Don't Sabotage Your Training

Although weight training can contribute to a healthy life, there are areas that should be considered with caution. Don't make the mistake that more is better. Your muscles grow when you rest, not when you train, so allow at least 24-48 hours between weight training workouts to avoid over-training. Keep your sessions under 60 minutes to maximize the hormone changes that produce the best results. Longer sessions tend to stress your body more off-setting the benefits. Focus on working all major body parts equally as building imbalances can lead to injuries. Finally, the body can adapt in as little as four weeks, so something as easy as changing the order of your exercises can be enough to push your body to readjust and work harder. Keep all these factors in mind so you can get the most out of your workout.