Understanding Progressive Overload for Effective Strength Training

In this episode of the Booster Metabolism Podcast, host Janine dives into the fitness principle of progressive overload and its importance for building strength and muscle. She explains how strength training, done at least three times per week, preserves muscle mass, boosts metabolism, and offers numerous health benefits. Janine outlines various methods to achieve progressive overload, including increasing reps, weight, sets, and implementing tempos or static holds. She also shares practical tips for tracking workouts to ensure consistent progress. The episode concludes with a preview of next week's topic: the impact of mindset on fitness progress.

00:00 Welcome to the Booster Metabolism Podcast

00:32 The Importance of Strength Training

01:46 Understanding Progressive Overload

02:44 Implementing Progressive Overload in Your Routine

03:55 Advanced Techniques for Progressive Overload

04:57 Tracking Your Progress

06:04 Recap and Additional Strategies

08:07 Conclusion and Next Week's Preview

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