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I think you can do as many reps as possible so long as form is not compromised. I definitely work out this way. You will see faster improvement if you push yourself even that one more rep or that one more breath. Although you can improve just by hitting that wall and stopping, it won't be nearly as fast as hitting that wall, pushing it - even in a minor way - and then stopping. Next time you exercise the wall will be a little further, thus allowing you to get that little bit more out of every work out.
I will reiterate, though, it's crucial that you do not forego form to complete those extra reps or maintain an exercise that moment longer. If you lose form, you risk an injury that might set you further away from reaching your goals.
Additionally, I find the most effective weight-loss exercises to be high intensity interval work outs and hot yoga. The latter is something I can hardly go a day without doing, and in which I certainly employ your aforementioned technique of trying to push yourself beyond that point. In a pose I find particularly uncomfortable, I tell myself to hold it three more breaths and go even deeper on the third, keeping in mind: form, form, form.
With that being said, it is possible to over-do it. Listen to your body and become in tune with it's signals. Be aware of the difference between your body telling you to stop, and your brain telling you to stop simply because there might be a more comfortable alternative.
it depends on what you're doing. it isn't good to strain your body too much and you should give your muscles a day or two to relax after an intense workout because when you workout to the point it hurts (which is good) it is breaking the cells and the days after, the cells repair themselves and become stronger and healthier, making you more toned. but if its lifting weights or doing lunges with weights or something similar I would say its unhealthy to push yourself too far. however to run for an extra two or three minutes may do your body some good (as long as you don't feel dizzy or dehydrated). it is great to push your body, but not too far, so listen to what it is telling you. also the best thing you can do to drop the "fat" is to have great eating habits (5-6 small meals a day, plus snacks)-all healthy and staying within your recommended caloric intake, including lots of protein and cutting out simple carbohydrates, doing lots and lots of cardio such as walking, speed walking, jogging, sprinting, jumping jacks, swimming quick laps, jumping rope, etc. and switching up your workout so your body doesn't get used to it. also doing 20 minutes of aerobics in the morning before you eat anything does more for your body than doing over an hour of aerobics later on in the day.
The idea of weight/resistance training until you can't lift anymore is referred to as "muscle failure" and is the cornerstone of most weightlifting regimens regardless of goal. To someone looking to add muscle mass, they want to hit "failure" in 5-6 reps, 5 sets, so they use a weight heavy enough to do just that. Someone looking to tone would be 12-15 reps, 3 sets, so they use a weight that is heavy enough to do just that. The last 3 reps should be EXTREMELY difficult to pump out.
I think that applying this same philosophy to cardio activities however is a recipe for injury/severe problems.
Honestly...have you seen the "Insanity" workout DVDs?
They actually use this concept.
The idea is to PUSH your body. If you don't push your body, you won't see results very quickly.
The golden rule, and most people can agree with me, is:
once you feel pain (not "caloric burn", but sharp pain), stop immediately.
if you're about to faint, stop immediately
if you feel cramping, stop immediately
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Hopefully I helped. :)
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Deffinatly don't over do it. All that will do is build muscle underneath the fat, which can actually make you look bigger. Altering your diet and eating habits a little, and keeping a simple workout routine on a consistent schedule is the best way to lose weight, without building extreme muscle mass.
what you mentioned is the same they yelled in the army to us . But imo it's more for getting muscle tissue build up , because those 'last five' rip more muscular tissue apart , wich makes them grow because of the healing process.
walking would be most effective in your case, I would stay away from heavy lifting, situps, jogging etc. In fact you should not set a limit to the amount of weight you want to lose, it can be counter productive both ways . . .
The idea behind what he/she said was that if you go to the point that you think you can't do anymore you're body will usually surprise you and you can keep going. It's all about pushing to you're real limits
You can overdo anything and there is no need to. You can lose 20 lbs of pregnancy weight through very normal and comfortable diet and exercise.
Eh its complicated...but what you are doing is building muscle and not exactly loose weight. If you want to burn fat do a lot of Cardio...it can be running, swimming, biking or one of those aerobic classes.
Not exactly. Your last three reps should be pretty difficult, but you don't have to work out until failure.
if you push too hard you will just hurt your muscles.
That's too much, there's no need to push that hard.
If your gonna drop, stop.
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