Variety In Exercise

Q: Luke, I did my first resistance training workout on Wednesday and am still quite sore today. What type of resistance training should I do today? Do I repeat Wednesday's workout or switch it up?

A: Thanks for your question!

It's best to have three different resistance training workouts for three days of the week.

Here are a few simple guidelines:

• Include one of each of the seven fundamental human movements (squat, bend, push, pull, lunge, twist, and gait)
• Use a variety of repetition ranges
• Focus on compound exercises that use more than one joint

These apply to all of your resistance workouts, whether you are using bands, machines, barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, or even just your body weight!

Also, if you're getting sore one of the best things you can do is to make sure you're taking in enough Essential Fatty Acids. My favorite source of EFAs is Krill Oil.

You can read more about Krill Oil here: http://carsoncityfitnesssystems.blogspot.com/2008/04/krill-oil.html

Have a great day!

Want more, do more, BE more,

~Luke

PS - The one other thing I'd recommend to combat soreness and at the same time accelerate your fat loss results is a post-workout drink.

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