Fixing fitness
THE PURPOSE OF THIS BLOG IS TO EDUCATE THOSE WHO OPT INTO A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IN ORDER TO HELP THEM MAINTAIN or IMPROVE THIS LIFESTYLE.
Rep speed is much like any other basic aspect of your program. The information that I am giving is very generalized so that you can more quickly find the format that best works for you. As before, I'll address weight loss, powerlifting, and bodybuilding. You can use one or a combination of more to get you closer to your goal.
Addressing weight-loss, the seemingly best way to do this is actually to stick with lower reps. I know that you generally use higher reps to lose weight, but you can use this low rep method as a supplement to your high rep work. The idea behind this is to use a "one second up, three seconds down" method. You lift the weight fairly quickly and then lower it very very slowly. Doing many sets of this will burn as many calories as usual but in a new way to stimulate your body. Generally, you use sets of 6 or fewer reps. For powerlifters, they will be all about speed. They'll want to lift fairly heavy, using multi-joint exercises, doing them as quickly as possible. Training with lighter weights will increase explosive power, while heavy weights will increase strength and power. The idea is not necessarily to lift the weight in a certain amount of time but just as quickly as you physically can. You should have a mix of cycles focused on speed and those focused on max effort. For bodybuilders, they will want time under tension. They'll want to take reps fairly slow. Now, this doesn't necessarily mean that you'll have to lift like a turtle. The best method for a mix of muscle and strength gain is to lift the weight as quickly as possible and then slowly lower it for the next repetition. Occasionally, you should use a light weight and pause at different points in you lift (avoiding points that would unnecessarily stress your joints).
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AuthorMy name is Conor Getty and I'm a student at KHS. I have always enjoyed being active, as many children do, but I continue to seek out an active lifestyle to lay down new precedents for myself every day. After seeing the effects of a sedative lifestyle, I will work every day to reach a new peak in my life. Archives
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