09/10/2026
PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD FOR WOMEN!
The importance of weight training for women is being more recognised.
But the difference between just lifting weights versus continually progressing is very different.
The concept of ‘Progressive Overload’ means that overtime you continually need to challenge the body to continue seeing change.
There are many ways to do this:
- More Weight
- Change in number of Reps
- Change in Tempo (movement speed)
- Change in number of Sets (rounds completed)
- Pairing exercises with other exercises
- Change in rest time
But one of the most common ways is simply adding more weight!
But Dummbells generally just in minimum 1KG increments.
And when you hit 10kg - 12.5kg after that is a biggg jump.
No more! Add 0.25KG, 0.5KG or 1KG to your dumbbells or barbells - game changer to continue ‘Progressively Overloading’.
And that Progressive overload is one part in the difference between Premium Personal Training at GADD and just going to an ‘Exercise Class’.
