August 2021, 2022, 2023 friendly reminder that you don’t need a gym to make progress. Progressive overload is the secret sauce to muscle growth and strength gains and that can happen at home or the gym. It’s all about consistently challenging your muscles by gradually increasing the stress you put on them. Think of it like a video game – you level up by tackling tougher opponents. In the world of fitness, your muscles are your opponents, and they thrive on a challenge. 1. Embrace the Power of Reps and Sets You don’t need to reinvent the wheel to achieve progressive overload. Manipulating reps and sets is your gateway. Start by choosing a specific exercise, say push-ups. If you did 10 reps with ease last week, push yourself to hit 12 reps this week. As you get stronger, add another set to your routine. 2. Make Every Second Count Time under tension is your ally. Slowing down the tempo of your reps can intensify your workout. Take squats, for instance. Lower yourself down for a count of 3, pause at the bottom for a count of 2, then explode back up. Your muscles won’t know what hit them. 3. Get Creative with Weight Substitutes Okay, so you might not have a rack of dumbbells at home, but that’s no excuse. Fill up a backpack with books, water bottles, or canned goods. Suddenly, your lunges and squats become heavier, and your muscles are none the wiser. 4. Level Up Your Bodyweight Moves Remember those classics like push-ups, squats, and lunges? Well, they’re not going anywhere. Elevate your game by adding variations. If standard push-ups are old news, try diamond push-ups or decline push-ups. Your muscles will appreciate the extra challenge.#PCOS #nocardio #autistic #audhd #blackfitness #nonverbal #adhd #intermittentworkouts #motivation #autizzy #bodyrecomp #huskulargoddess #singlemom