Overreaching or overtraining?
Article Abstract:
Bodybuilders must learn to pace training sessions so as to prevent the muscle from physical setbacks and experiencing excessive stress. They are advised to observe periodic rests in order to optimize performance and adopt training protocols for regulating the amount of muscle load.
Publication Name: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-5105
Year: 1998
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Super cycle
Article Abstract:
The alternate cycling of light-, medium- and high-intensity workouts is considered as the best principle for developing strength and mass. Cycling of training intensity allows the body to recover from heavy workouts.
Publication Name: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-5105
Year: 1996
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The H.I.T. squad
Article Abstract:
The precepts of high-intensity training violate the basic principles of bodybuilding. High-intensity training produces too much stress on the muscular system and it reduces the efficiency of muscle recovery/growth.
Publication Name: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-5105
Year: 1996
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