Fitness Expert Explains Strength Training

Peloton’s blog, The Output, features Assistant Professor of Exercise Science Alexander Rothstein, Ed.D., in an article detailing how to build a balanced strength workout to best achieve your fitness goals. Having an effective strength training routine is key for building muscle, developing physical capacity, and gaining better mobility.

To start, Rothstein recommends dedicating two or three days per week for strength training. These workouts may include movements targeting the upper body, lower body, and the abdominal muscles. After a thorough warm-up, three to four sets per exercise is a good rule of thumb.

“I recommend static stretching to allow your muscles to return to a resting length and tension,” Rothstein advises for a workout’s end. “It’s not the end of the world if you don’t—you’ll just have a little bit of extra stiffness the next day.”