Adjusting Resistance
Objective: Learn how to personalize and balance resistance levels for different muscle groups and training goals.
Topics Covered:
- Understanding Cable Resistance (Color-Coded):
- Green: Light resistance — ideal for beginners, warm-ups, and recovery sessions.
- Yellow: Moderate resistance — suitable for strength building and toning.
- Red: Heavy resistance — designed for advanced strength, athletes, or high-intensity workouts.
- Balancing Resistance:
- Always adjust both sides evenly to maintain joint balance and symmetry.
- Alternate sides regularly to prevent muscle imbalances.
- Progressive Overload Strategy:
- Increase resistance or volume (sets/reps) gradually each week.
- Track your progression using the BodyFly app’s resistance log.
- Customization by Body Zone:
- Upper Body: Moderate (Yellow) or Heavy (Red).
- Lower Body: Heavy (Red).
- Core/Cardio: Light to Moderate (Green/Yellow).
- Safety Note:
Never twist or pull cables abruptly — resistance should be smooth and controlled throughout motion.
Activity:
- Adjust your resistance settings for each zone (upper, lower, core).
- Perform one exercise from each area (e.g., bicep curl, squat, torso twist).
- Note how each level feels and log it inside your BodyFly App profile.