About this episode
Norman and Tegan discuss the importance of progressively increasing exercise intensity over time.
You might've heard the qualifier that exercise is good for you – but you need to be progressing that exercise over time. Running further, lifting heavier, exercising for longer. How important is it to up the stakes? Norman and Tegan flex their muscles on progressive training and its benefits. References: Thomas L. DeLorme and the Science of Progressive Resistance Exercise Associations of Muscle Mass and Strength with All-Cause Mortality among US Older Adults Skeletal Muscle Strength as a Predictor of All-Cause Mortality in Healthy Men Progressive overload without progressing load? The effects of load or repetition progression on muscular adaptations Strength and Hypertrophy Adaptations Between Low- vs. High-Load Resistance Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Physical activity types, variety, and mortality: results from two prospective cohort studies If you enjoyed this episode, check these out! Working out? Why 'No Pain No Gain' is bull Is a vibration plate worth the cost? You'll catch your death! Does cold weather cause colds?
People in this episode
Hosts: Norman, Tegan
Topics covered
- progressive exercise
- training benefits
- muscle strength
- exercise progression
- health
Keywords
- progressive exercise
- muscle strength
- training
- exercise benefits
- health
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Thomas L. DeLorme
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