The Power of Rest Breaks
We've got a short and sweet episode this week covering the importance of rest breaks during your workout - arguably the MOST IMPORTANT variable that can be programmed outside of reps. Enjoy!
Introduction to Today's Topic - 0:52 --> Why we need to discuss rest breaks and their importance. Rest breaks can dictate optimal results, but people often skip them because they feel like they're pointless, but we're here to change that!
For surprisingly fresk takes on other parameters we've discussed, like the power of reps, click here.
Rest can be Programmed to Dictate Intensity - 6:15 --> Using programmed rest breaks can dictate results. The more rest, the more intense you should go. Similarly, the more intense you are, the more rest you should take!
Rest for Your Body and Your Brain - 8:49 --> Your body (physical) and brain (neurological) both need rest to recharge. Tune in here to understand the difference of how rest impacts both.
Using Rest Breaks for Recharging Your Fuel Sources Appropriately - 10:40 --> Our body uses several different fuel sources depending on the task to complete. All of these fuel sources have different requirements to recharge, hence the importance of rest breaks.
Using Rest Breaks for Strength Training and Your Goal - 12:32 --> We discuss the different rest breaks required for specific goals when it comes to strength training.
Using Rest Breaks for Cardio/Conditioning and Your Goal - 14:44 --> We discuss the different rest breaks required for specific goals when it comes to cardiovascular conditioning.
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