Beat Fitness Plateaus with Progression Training

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08/23/2011
General Exercise
Have you have ever hit a workout plateau, where fitness progress and change seem impossible? If so, follow these tips from Life Fitness and consider using the Progression Exercise method.

Have you have ever hit a workout plateau, where fitness progress and change seem impossible? If so, follow these tips from Life Fitness and consider using the Progression Exercise method.

Progression exercise is made up of functional, creative moves that can help challenge you beyond traditional strength training moves – these moves will give both beginners and advanced participants a thorough workout.

Progression workouts should gradually add multiple muscle groups and utilize a varying range of motions to improve both strength and endurance levels. Below are examples of ways you can incorporate progression into your workout routine.

Change your position 

If you perform regular squats, try performing single leg squats to increase the challenge. Try making your push-ups harder by elevating your feet on a balance ball or step board.

Perform compound movements

Combine two exercises in one to save time and make your workout more interesting. Try adding an overhead press with hand weights to your lunges, or try holding a side plank between each set of push-ups.

Add a balance challenge

Try doing bicep curls with hand weights, while standing on a BOSU balance ball to strengthen your core and overall stability.

Change the resistance type

If you normally use machines, try free weights, or vice versa! When you alter the resistance method, your muscles will respond to changes in the movement.

Beat the Plateaus!
Anytime you master a move, you must alter it to keep the body and mind fully engaged. Add a few progressions to your workout and soon your muscular strength, endurance and coordination will beat any fitness plateau you run into.

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