Top 3 Benefits of Supersets 1. Time Saving save time with super-setsWith supersets you are moving from one exercise to the next with little to no rest in-between. Therefore, you are basically getting twice as much done as you would if you were performing a traditional weight training protocol. This is a major plus for anyone looking to save some time without compromising the amount sets or exercises performed during a workout. 2. Increased Endurance super set to increase enduranceStrength training increases the heart rate for a short duration, but by pairing multiple exercises together in a superset that short duration has now at least doubled and will lead to an increase in cardiovascular endurance. Whenever you perform a strength training exercise, you put the muscle under stress/tension for a set amount of time which I will refer to as time under tension. If you are performing supersets with like muscle groups then that muscle group with get the benefit of increased muscular endurance because you have more than likely at least doubled your time under tension. The combination of both those factors makes super-setting an excellent strength training endurance builder. 3. Fat Burning super-set to burn more fatLonger time under tension, longer increased heart rates, and more work in less time all means a higher intensity level. High intensity exercise has been touted as having excellent fat burning capabilities because it helps maximize excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC). EPOC is basically the caloric after-burn you experience post exercise and it is directly correlated with exercise intensity. The harder and more intense you work-out, the higher the EPOC levels and the higher the EPOC levels, the more calories burnt post workout. Try Super-setting Yourself If you are tired of the same old workout routine and want to add some variety to your routine or if you are crunched for time when you hit the gym, try giving supersets a go. Supersets are not flawless, but they are a great way to increase muscular and cardiovascular endurance, burn fat, save time, and give an endless variety of workouts to your exercise program. If you are in need of switching up your workout program, try creating a workout based around supersets.
Posted on: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 03:37:58 +0000