Strength Training Programs

Strength training programs to get you in tip top shape.

Strength training programs are normally designed for individual persons, since everyone has different body types and different needs according to their lifestyle. In general, however, it is recommended that strength training programs be of moderate intensity (don't kill yourself trying to put on muscle mass) to develop and maintain low-fat weight. A general rule of thumb is to incorporate sets of 8 to 12 repetitions of about ten different exercises and these should be done at least twice a week. These will condition the major muscle groups and keep you looking and feeling good.

There are several different types of strength training programs, four in particular. The first is called "circuit training" which is meant to alleviate fatigue from previous exercise and to replenish exhausted energy. This program is most often for athletes. If athletes do not incorporate strength training into their normal training they can lose muscle mass and the athlete may lose strength and power. Then there is "hypertrophy training" which is meant to gain lean muscle mass and increase general levels of strength, not just in specific areas. "Maintenance training" is designed to do just that, maintain standards of previous exercising sessions and keep your body at a specific point. And Maximum strength training is to help a person reach the plateau of their strength training techniques and capabilities. Fewer people will follow this type of routine.

So be sure to check out our pages about Strength Training Exercises, Weight Loss Training Strength, Strength Training Routines, High Intensity Strength Training, and Strength Training Without Weights elsewhere on this site.