Compound
exercises
Resistance training is the only known strategy to consistently improve skeletal muscle mass, strength, and power. It is also associated with reduced cancer-related death and reduced incidence of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, anxiety, and depression.
Once you’ve done the fit20 program with maximum effort you are done for the week.
Age-related declines in strength and power occur much faster than the loss of muscle mass and are more strongly associated with functional limitations and risks of disease and early death.
The selection of exercises that target major muscle groups is crucial in any resistance training program design. At fit20 we favor 'compound exercises' that target multiple muscle groups at the same time. By carefully selecting 6 compound exercises, and executing these in a particular order, we are able to target all major muscle groups in just 20 minutes. You can do more training but you won’t experience additional benefits. Once you’ve done the fit20 program with maximum effort you are done for the week.
One should remember that resistance training is a primary health improvement strategy for adults whether they are already active or not. In considering what program to follow, the first step is to train as much muscle tissue as possible in the most effective manner. Training should of course be safe and also convenient, especially for those participants who are not naturally attracted to exercise. Following evidence-based strategies, as we do at fit20 allows remarkable results in very little time, making it accessible to almost anyone.
06 December 2021
