So we should now understand the basics of the General Adaptation Syndrome and Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands. We don’t work beyond our ability to adapt (over train) and we utilize training movements specific to our goals. The first question that beginners ask is “what is the best way for me to (generic desire here)?” The desire is usually to lose pounds or inches because this is the most common short-term wish. Ironically, most people will rush to purchase the latest exercise video, equipment gimmick, or whatever magic pill promises to help them reach their goal in the shortest time. With that short-term approach it is no wonder that so many continually yo-yo back and forth while unscrupulous, modern-day snake-oil salesmen laugh their way to the bank. Some of these products can work for some. It really just requires that we work according to a good long-term plan and include some sort of resistance training. The better, long-term approach usually consists of finding an activity you enjoy and building your training around that. Let’s look at a real life example of someone approaching a new activity for the first time.
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