The intensity of exercise should follow a progression which gives you room to grow. If you are starting a program with an intensity that is too high and/or weights that are too heavy you are limiting the amount of progression you can achieve. This can result in injury, plateau and frustration with your lack of progression.
Try this. Start your 8 week program with 65-70% of your 1 rep Max or estimated 1 rep Max (Bench, Deadlift, Squat). Then progress by adding small amounts of weight once a week over the 8 weeks. Then retest yourself and see how much progress you’ve made. 🏋
If you have noticed your form breaking down you have either added too much weight or your form might need adjustments.
If you’re unsure with your programming/exercise selection contact me for your complimentary session! 🙌
Progressing in the gym requires you to learn about yourself.
No two people are the same. We all struggle with different aspects of fitness whether it’s gym anxiety, adherence to a plan, binge eating, working around old / new injuries, overthinking every fitness decision or … you simply just don’t know what you’re doing at all. The list is endless.
Make an effort to pinpoint what you are struggling with and bring it up to your coach. Self reflection is the best method of understanding where you’re going wrong.
If you don’t have the tools to deal with something you are struggling with seek help from your coach or let them pass you onto someone who can help.
I am here to assist you. At Focus on Fitness Personal Training I want you to win. I want you to find the room to grow.