Progressive Overload: The Secret to Building Strength and Avoiding Plateaus
Progressive overload is the foundation of building strength and muscle. It’s the principle of gradually increasing the intensity of your workouts to continually challenge your muscles and stimulate growth.
How Progressive Overload Works:
Increasing Weight: One of the most straightforward ways to apply progressive overload is by increasing the weight you lift over time. Even small increases, like 2.5 to 5 pounds, can make a big difference.
Increasing Reps or Sets: If you can’t increase weight, try increasing the number of reps or sets for each exercise. This will continue to challenge your muscles…..
Building Champions: Periodization and Progression in Youth Athletic Development
Youth sports are more than just games; they are a journey of growth, development, and achievement. At Atlas Performance Training, we recognize that the path to athletic excellence involves careful planning and structured training. In this blog post, we'll delve into the concept of periodization and its critical relevance in youth sports. We'll also explore periodized strategies for developing the athletic abilities of young athletes and the transformative outcomes achieved through this structured approach.