Training Basics
Progressive overload, explained simply
AuraVia Team · 4 min read
If your workouts never get harder, your body has no reason to adapt. Progressive overload just means doing a little more over time — and there are more ways to do that than adding weight.
Five ways to progress
Change one thing at a time:
- Add a rep to each set
- Add a set
- Add a little weight — 2 kg is plenty
- Slow the movement down
- Rest a little less between sets
How fast?
Aim to improve something every week or two, not every session. If a set feels much harder than last time, keep the same plan and try again next session.
Use the numbers
Our training calculator estimates your working weights from a recent set, so you know where to start and how much to add.
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