Adverse Effects of Maintenance
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QUESTION:Hello and thanks for taking the time to read this, I've searched and I can't find anything on specifically maintaining a certain size. I am happy with where I am at. So, then the question is.
If I just continue my weekly routine/calorie intake/ect. Will I be able to maintain everything? Or is there some adverse effect of not continually making the exercises harder? To further clarify, I am perfectly happy with all of my work outs and do not feel the need to increase how much I can push(max out). Any, feed back would be greatly appreciated.ANSWER:
Easy answer to your question.... Yes. If you are currently physically fit you will probably be able to maintain your current fitness and/or body composition if you maintain your current program. The only exceptions would be for elite ahtletes and/or bodybuilders who are trying to maintain unnatural body compositions/fitness levels for the sake of competition. It also depends on your eating habits. If you decide you will now eat a blueberry pie after dinner each night you will likely have to change your exercise program to maintain.
If you don't have any other goals other than maintenance, keeping your current program as is has no adverse effects. While not increasing the intensity, reps, time you exercise and any other factors will not have detrimental effects, keeping the exact exercises in your program does run some risks.
Make sure you pay attention to your body as keeping the same routine increases the chances you could develop muscular imbalances, posture problems and overuse injuries. If you begin to experience small aches and pains make sure you take note and avoid excessive repetitive motion. You can read in more detail on the following page.
