is it true when when training to change your program around - Exercise & Fitness Message Board

john557 · 11-21-2002, 02:36 PM

I have been weight training for 2 years now, but the first 6 months was great, i doubled in body size, but now theres little change. Do i need to change my workout around, or does your body growth just slow down because ur used to the weights

Endorphin Junky · 11-21-2002, 04:05 PM

Sounds like you've hit a platueau. After a while of following the same routine, your body gets used to the work you're doing. You need to change your routine every so often so you're body doesn't know what to expect and doesn't have time to adapt.

Makinmschf · 11-21-2002, 08:20 PM

Does this theory apply to cardio as well as weight training? I can understand how ones body could become accustomed to say maybe the same amount of weight being lifted but I don't understand this same theory behind cardio..how can ones body become so accustomed to cardio that it wouldn't do your body any good?

Endorphin Junky · 11-22-2002, 02:42 AM

No, it doesn't apply to cardio in quite the same way since cardio is about getting your heart rate up. However, the more you do one form of cardio, the easier it will get as you body gets used to the movement and learns to use energy more efficiently to perform it. This means you'll have to work harder to achieve the same result and get your heart rate as high.

fanatico · 11-28-2002, 11:57 PM

I am afraid this theory applies in cardio as well. Let me ask you this, Does your body ever feel that the exercise is getting easier after while and you wont burn fat as much? It;s because your body got used to the way your running or what ever.

Try this for yourself, next time when you are in the gym, get on a bike machine and set for one routine, then change from one program to another after 8-10 min. See if you get a better workout or not. Also, when you are on the bike, keep changing your focus on one part of the legs to another.

Good luck

J