Progressive resistance exercise

Progressive resistance exercise or progressive overload refers to the practice of continually increasing the stress placed on the muscle as it becomes capable of producing greater force or has more endurance. (Fleck S. J. and Kraemer W.J.,1997).

The effects of progressive resistance exercise are similar for muscle tissue and bone tissue.

MacQueen, I.J. Recent advances in the technique of progressive resistance exercise. British Medical Journal, 1954, 11, 1193-1198.
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The most important form of treatment for PTS is rehabilitative exercises. Stretching before and after running, particularly the calf muscles, and strengthening your leg muscles through progressive resistance exercise usually help relieve the ...

See also: Strength, Exercise, Resistance