Designing the Perfect Workout Program

Magnus shares his philosophy on designing workout programs, emphasizing the importance of considering time investment, experience level, and personal preferences. He provides examples of different workout structures, including a personal four-day split routine. Magnus explains the rationale behind exercise order and the use of variations to target different muscles. He concludes by highlighting the importance of nutrition alongside training.

What is the first question you should ask yourself when designing a workout program?

• What is my favorite exercise?

• How much time can I dedicate to training?

• What equipment do I have access to?

• Who is my favorite fitness influencer?

Why is it important to consider your experience level when creating a workout plan?

• To save money on equipment

• To choose the right gym membership

• To avoid injury and build a strong foundation

• To impress others at the gym

Which of the following is NOT one of the three factors to consider in workout programming?

• What you like to do

• What your body needs

• What your friends are doing

• What you want to master

How can you incorporate different goals into a single workout program?

• By creating synergy between different exercises

• By doing the same routine every day

• By ignoring personal preferences

• By focusing only on cardio

What is a recommended structure for a three-day workout routine?

• Day 1: Upper Body, Day 2: Lower Body, Day 3: Upper Body

• Day 1: Cardio, Day 2: Rest, Day 3: Full Body

• Day 1: Yoga, Day 2: Pilates, Day 3: Dance

• Day 1: Arms, Day 2: Legs, Day 3: Core

What is the benefit of a four-day split workout program?

• It allows for more rest days

• It is suitable for beginners

• It targets each muscle group more intensely

• It requires less planning

Why does the speaker prefer to start the week with leg workouts?

• Leg workouts require the most energy

• Legs recover the fastest

• Leg workouts are the shortest

• Legs are the easiest to train

What is the reason for not training arms before chest or back days?

• Arms are involved in chest and back exercises

• Arms need more rest

• Arms are not important

• Arms recover too quickly

What is the role of synergists in a workout?

• They assist in the movement

• They are the muscles that oppose the movement

• They are not involved in the workout

• They are the main muscles being worked

What is equally important as training in achieving fitness goals?

• Having a workout buddy

• Nutrition

• Buying expensive equipment

• Following fitness trends