Reps,sets,sets,reps what the......?
Reps and sets are the frequently used terms to describe the number of exercises to be done and the number of times they are done within a group. Their are many ways to break this down to be the most beneficial for any exercise program.
Common practice is 8-10 reps for men and 12-15 for women. This practice is in keeping reps higher with light weight for toning in women and heavier weights for bulking in men with fewer reps heavier weight. These numbers tend to become limiting for most fitness enthusiasts. Why? because the average person rarely gets themselves to the next fitness level.
Working the muscle to fatigue is the best way to solicit neuromuscular response that will be effective in developing strength. Many folks cut their potential short by staying within the framework of that 8-10,12-15 rep mind set. If an exercise were done slowly with a rep count that caused fatigue they could possibly eliminate wasteful sets of subminimal workouts and wasted conscience easing delays at the gym.
You've heard the term "feel the burn"? Well what are you waiting for? Feel it and watch your progressive improve in a few short workouts. No more wimpy workouts, get out of your comfy lounge chair exercise session and stop whining about the burn, it subsides soon enough and the best part.......you can start your next set.
