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10-12-2007, 01:27 PM
Brief and Intense Workouts
by Paul Brueske
There is a fine line between training hard and over training. In my opinion it is better to under train and stay healthy than over train and be tired and /or injured. (Staying healthy is half the battle in competitive athletics) Prevention of over training and overuse injuries should be a concern of any sound training program. Therefore, signs of extreme fatigue or illness should indicate the need to decrease load and intensity.
--Quality work versus a Quantity of work--
For strength athletes workouts that are brief and intense produce the best results while minimizing the risk of over training. Athletes should follow a program that is well balanced and trains the highest percentage of muscle groups with the fewest lifts.
Key Point: More training doesn't always lead to better performance. In fact more training often leads to sub par performance.
Why should weight workouts be brief and intense?
Prevents over training. The body needs adequate time to recuperate from the stress of exercise.
Long workouts tend to drain focus and burn out an athlete's enthusiasm.
Workouts are more productive while your testosterone levels are at their peak. (Testosterone levels decrease after approximately one hour.)
Including too many exercises in a routine will dilute the training affect. Therefore, weight workouts should be limited to no more than six exercises.
Performing excessive assistance work cuts into recovery time. Furthermore, athletes such as throwers performing high volume weight workouts drains energy that could be used to develop other valuable athletic skills such as technique and speed.
With too much training an athlete becomes fatigued and performance suffers.
Bottom line: Train hard but always train smart!
by Paul Brueske
There is a fine line between training hard and over training. In my opinion it is better to under train and stay healthy than over train and be tired and /or injured. (Staying healthy is half the battle in competitive athletics) Prevention of over training and overuse injuries should be a concern of any sound training program. Therefore, signs of extreme fatigue or illness should indicate the need to decrease load and intensity.
--Quality work versus a Quantity of work--
For strength athletes workouts that are brief and intense produce the best results while minimizing the risk of over training. Athletes should follow a program that is well balanced and trains the highest percentage of muscle groups with the fewest lifts.
Key Point: More training doesn't always lead to better performance. In fact more training often leads to sub par performance.
Why should weight workouts be brief and intense?
Prevents over training. The body needs adequate time to recuperate from the stress of exercise.
Long workouts tend to drain focus and burn out an athlete's enthusiasm.
Workouts are more productive while your testosterone levels are at their peak. (Testosterone levels decrease after approximately one hour.)
Including too many exercises in a routine will dilute the training affect. Therefore, weight workouts should be limited to no more than six exercises.
Performing excessive assistance work cuts into recovery time. Furthermore, athletes such as throwers performing high volume weight workouts drains energy that could be used to develop other valuable athletic skills such as technique and speed.
With too much training an athlete becomes fatigued and performance suffers.
Bottom line: Train hard but always train smart!