Is Your Workout Missing These 8 Important Things?

Muscle-Group Focus

Focusing on specific muscle groups is important for two main reasons. First, focusing on a specific muscle group will give the other muscle groups a 'rest day' even though the individual is still working out. This is important for recovery and overall performance while working out. The second reason behind this strategy is to make sure an individual's workout is well balanced and targets a variety of muscles. An example of muscle group focus (for someone who goes to the gym four times a week) would be working out leg muscles on two days each week and working out the chest, shoulders, and arms on a different two days each week. This is common knowledge among gym buffs but is helpful for anyone who exercises to know.