Introduction
In the following series of videos we are going to be talking about the different Program Design Variables when it comes to your training. These variables are the foundation on which your results are going to be built.
These variables are going to consist of:
- The number of sets that you do of each exercise
- The number of repetitions that you do within each one of those sets
- The tempo at which each and every rep is going to be performed
- The amount of rest you take between your sets
- The load that you use for each exercise
Planning Your Workouts
Planning out all of this in advance is going to be very important for everyone so that you can make the most out of your time in the gym. That way you can get in, have a productive session, and go enjoy the rest of your day while still feeling good and knowing your efforts will be rewarded in time. This is going to ensure everything stays time efficient and respectful of the rest of your schedule and daily responsibilities.
Different Variables To Keep Your Workouts Productive
Another benefit to taking all of these different variables into consideration is so that you can get the most out of your training. We want to make sure you are able to stay productive throughout the week, so for that reason it’s very important to spread your work and recovery throughout. This will make sure that you go into each and every session and get the most out of it. The worst thing that could happen is you show up to your next workout and you’re still sore from the last workout, or you haven’t recovered enough and you’re not nearly as strong as you could have been if this had been planned out in advance.
Playing around with all of these different variables will let us really tailor your training towards your goals. We can really fine tune things to get the stimulus we want and move you closer to whatever it is that you care about, in the most effective way possible.
Quality over Quantity
A theme that is going to recurring throughout this entire series is going to be Quality over Quantity. I’m a big believer of working smart, not working hard. Of course the two can and should co-exist, but there needs to be a solid foundation first before you start building on it. That’s why we’ll keep coming back to this theme of high quality work before increasing the quantity of work. As we go through this series of videos you’ll be able to learn exactly how to manipulate these variables to get the most out of your training. Let’s get started, I’ll see you in the next one.
Asad Sayal
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Asad introduces the importance of pre-designing your workout so that you can make the most out of your time in the gym and reach your goals quicker. He explores the range of variables this course will dive deeper into such as sets, reps, tempo, rest and load.