Ep. 222 Q&A - All Things Strength Training: How Fast Should You Increase Weights, 1 Rep Maxes, Increase Reps or Weight, Going to Failure, Home vs. Gym Workouts - The Coaches Roundtable

Summary In this episode of the Chasing Health Podcast, the hosts, Coach Chase & Coach Chris, and their guest, Coach Saquaya, discuss the importance of strength training, its benefits over cardio, and the potential risks of increasing weight too fast. They emphasize the significance of intentional training, form, and technique, and caution against comparing oneself to others in the gym. The conversation also touches on the mental and physical benefits of strength training, the role of resistance training in muscle development, and the impact of cardio on overall health and fitness. The conversation covers a range of topics related to strength training, including the benefits of increasing reps versus increasing weights, the significance of one-rep max testing, the importance of going to failure, and the differences between working out at home versus the gym. The speakers emphasize the importance of progressive overload, the role of adaptation in training, and the psychosocial aspects of training in different environments. Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Strength Training and Intentional Training 03:04 The Benefits of Strength Training Over Cardio 15:24 The Risks of Increasing Weight Too Fast 30:12 The Role of One-Rep Max Testing in Strength Training 36:14 The Significance of Going to Failure in Workouts 43:17 Home vs. Gym: Differences in Training Environments SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS to be answered on the show: https://forms.gle/B6bpTBDYnDcbUkeD7 How to Connect with Us:  Chase’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changing_chase/ Chris’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conquer_fitness2021/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/665770984678334/ Visit our Website: https://www.conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/  Work with Conquer Fitness and Nutrition for 1:1 Coaching: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/survey/mxJlwpeNyhzQV4WGpbm1