Muscle Max
Location
Medicine Hat
Muscle Max, our monthly resistance training program focused on building muscle, toning, and perfecting techniques for optimal results.
45min
All Levels
Class Overview
Muscle Max is a one-of-a-kind group class structured in 4-week increments, dedicated to traditional resistance training techniques and the vital principle of progressive overload—applying a similar training strategy weekly to force the body to adapt. Perfect for those seeking lean muscle gains and enhanced strength, our program emphasizes proper technique and systematic progression for optimal training results.
Class Highlights
- Monthly designed programs
- Focuses on proper lifting technique
- Great for a first class
- Easily adaptable for all fitness levels
FAQ
Why are the programs built in 4-week increments?
Our Muscle Max program is designed monthly because it focuses on getting the most progress possible by applying the principle of progressive overload. Daily changing programs, while they are fun and keep things interesting, can lack the consistency necessary to make the most efficient or effective changes in the body. By doing the same weekly exercises, your body learns how to deal with that challenging movement, recovers from it after the workout, and then is more capable the next time it faces that same challenge. By the end of 4 weeks, we expect the weights you were lifting in week one to seem too easy because your body has adapted to a continuous challenge!
What is progressive overload?
Progressive overload is a principle in resistance training where the demands on the body gradually increase over time to continually challenge the muscles, leading to adaptations such as increased strength and muscle growth. This can be achieved by progressively increasing the weight lifted, the number of repetitions performed, or the intensity of the exercise, ensuring that the body is constantly pushed beyond its current capacity. Also, it is necessary to change! We cannot get different results by always doing the same thing!
Can I do this if I am new to lifting weights?
This is one of the best programs if you are new to lifting weights. Our instructors take the time to explain and demonstrate a proper warm-up, every single exercise in the workout that day, and how to select your weights to get the most bang for your buck. We adjust exercises you may not be ready for, modify movements that aggravate mobility restrictions or injuries, and teach you how to use equipment you may be unfamiliar with. Because this class is not focused on being a ‘high-intensity’ or ‘cardio’ based program, it is perfect for those who haven’t been exercising recently or those who are new to it altogether because it can go at your pace. You don’t feel rushed or overwhelmed.
Can I still benefit from this if I have lifting experience?
Of course you can! Many people who have been in the gym for years have been doing the same thing for a very long time and have hit a plateau. By focusing on progressive overload, the sky is the limit. There are always ways to adjust and exercise to constantly challenge yourself to new levels, incorporate exercises you may have been missing, and get another set of eyes on your techniques to make sure they haven’t become complacent. Even the best athletes need a change up now and again, especially if you feel like you are in a training rut! The class is designed so that you pick the weight/intensity that is right for you, so it doesn’t matter if there is someone else in the class who is brand new, or someone who has been attending for years. Everyone gets an individualized workout experience within a class atmosphere.
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