Strength Training

Which exercises should I perform?

You should always perform exercises appropriate to your experience. Getfit will automatically determine these through the answers to your fitness profile. Whether you are on a weight loss or muscle building program.

How many sets and repetitions should I do?

Again this is dependant upon your experience and your fitness goals. Getfit will automatically determine the correct sets and repetitions for you.

What weight/resistance should I use?

The weight you select should allow you to almost perform the full number of repetitions through the full range of motion. You should achieve overload (or momentary muscle failure) as you approach the last repetition.

Getfit will automatically progress the resistance as you meet your resistance goals.
It is very important that the resistance is increased over time in order for your strength training to have an effect.

Why has Getfit given me strength training workouts when I want to lose weight?

Strength training is an important part of any weight loss program not just muscle building. Strength training workouts raise the metabolism for an extended period and the resting metabolic rate of muscle is far higher than fat.


CAUTION: It is STRONGLY recommended that you see a physician for a complete medical examination before undertaking an exercise program. Particularly if you have a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease, are over the age of 45, smoke, have high cholesterol, are obese, or have not exercised regularly in the past year. If at any time while exercising, you experience faintness, dizziness, pain or shortness of breath you should stop immediately.