Strength Tip # 7 Quality over Quantity

Many times it appears that more is better--if I can do 30 lbs, why not 40 lbs? If I can do 12 reps, why not 20 reps. There is a point of diminishing returns and though conventional fitness thought is that more reps means endurance, and low reps means muscles it doesn't necessarily play out that way for everyone. Also, don't think your workout needs to be longer to provide more benefit. Again, depending on your goals most folks want to work smarter, not longer. Keep your workouts to under an hour and increase the intensity versus extending workout time or days.