Two sets per exercise
Recently a bodybuilding friend recommended training only every other day using the same order I have been, but consisting of one set of 10 reps with a light weight and one set to failure with a heavy weight. Walking on a treadmill would be done every other day at a brisk pace for 15 minutes. What do you think of this advice?
The aerobic advice is okay, but if you’re conditioned for it, High Intensity Interval Training or HIIT is smarter. Perhaps do your cardio on non-lifting days, using a more aggressive interval training philosophy.
The exercise info is less productive for health, function, fun or realistic muscle growth and shaping and toning. Though every other day is smart, you need to arrange your exercise routine to engage the body more totally and commonsensically.
My recent most newsletters (past months) have given brief routines that explain my training these days (post-62). Routines are found at the ends of the columns in the webpage; snoop around, always something to learn.
A quick look at my current philosophy — training methodology: Summer of 2008
Pick 6 basic movements for the each day of three alternate days a week, your choice (3 or 4 sets x 8 to 12 reps).
HIIT training on treadmill will cover a lot of leg health and strength — include uphill position for butt and hams and calves.
Example:
Day one: See last week’s newsletter, Mister Robert Jones Will Not Go Away
Day two and three: No Rest for Iron-Hoisting Musclehead
Dave Draper - Dave Draper Posted on August 5th, 2008 in Workout Routines by Dave Draper