Whether you run, lift weights, or prefer to get your sweat on in Reformer Pilates classes, if you’ve hit a plateau lately there’s a likely reason - you aren’t prioritising progressive overload.
While there aren’t any shortcuts to reaching your fitness goals, progressive overload is the principle that enables you to achieve PBs and physique-focused objectives, regardless of the discipline. And, if your training programme doesn’t prioritise progressive overload, you run the risk of plateauing – going through the motions without advancing closer to your goal.
