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2007/01/06, 12:06 AM
what exactly does the 'overload' in fitness terminology mean ? i assume it refers to a weight that will push the given muscle to the point of fatigue to stimulate hypertrophy, but i'm not positive.
if anyone could link me to articles, or a glossary, i'd like that.
big up...
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2007/01/06, 07:55 AM
if you put the word overload in the fitbuddy search below the very first post listed will pretty much answer your question :)
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2007/01/06, 03:37 PM
thanks. i hoped, i guess that someone might have links to an article or official study, but this will work for me.
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2007/01/06, 04:44 PM
Related to the Overcompensations principle that states that in order to gain stregnth, muscle size, or endurance from any training, you must excercize against a given resistance greater than that "normaly" encountered. So, if you use the same number of reps every workout, there will be no continued improvement beyond the point to which your body has already adapted.
Hope this helps. This from one of my ISSA training books.
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A little discipline at the table and at the gym might help reduce that belly!
Ivan
Montreal Canada (City of Festivals)
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