What is progressive overload? In order to increase your performance in the gym, there are many benefits of applying the idea of progressive overload to your workout. This is where you gradually increase the weight you're using or your training volume - for example the number of reps you do.

The gradual increase of volume and weight will help you to avoid injury and maximise your performance in the gym. You can then progress your training movements on once you have achieved each weight or volume.

A great example is if you were to do Goblet Squats starting with a 5kg dumbbell, you could aim to increase the weight of the dumbbell by 2.5kg each week. Following this plan will result in an increase of strength and overall performance in this movement, and an increase in weight of 22.5kg every 10 weeks.

Of course, this will eventually reach a point where your increase will slow down due to the sheer weight of the dumbbell. This is where I can help. I will coach you to continue to reach the next weight levels safely and effectively.

Increasing your weight gradually will help to minimise the risk of injury and help you to build your strength effectively. Progressive overload is very beneficial if you would like to increase your strength for a particular sport.

If you would like to discuss Personal Training sessions with me in Richmond upon Thames, please contact me on 07799 320 110 to book your PT sessions.