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Progressive Overload Is the Gym Secret You Need to Finally Hit Your Fitness Goals


Published on 2025-05-07 13:42:56 - Self
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    • "The rationale behind it [progressive overload] is that you need a stimulus in order to change, and few of us want to go through the effort of investing time into working on our fitness and not have it change," Susan Sotir, PhD, CSCS, coach at Breakthrough Performance Coaching, tells SELF.

Progressive overload is a crucial technique for achieving fitness goals, involving gradually increasing the weight, frequency, or intensity of workouts to continually challenge the muscles and promote growth and strength. According to the article on MSN, this method prevents plateaus by ensuring that the body is always adapting to new demands, which is essential for muscle development and overall fitness improvement. The article emphasizes that progressive overload can be applied through various methods such as increasing the weight lifted, performing more repetitions, reducing rest periods, or even changing the exercises to target muscles differently. It also highlights the importance of tracking progress and adjusting the workout plan accordingly to maintain the effectiveness of the training regimen.

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