Ep 46: Workout Routine Development

1. Total Body Vs Body Part Splits
   1. What are they
      1. Total Body
         1. Hitting multiple muscle groups in a single session
      2. Body Part
         1. Hitting 1-2 muscle groups in a single session
   2. Pros
      1. Total Body
         1. Working the body as a whole
         2. Fewer times needed to hit the gym
         3. Typically more multi-joint movements
         4. Allows for emphasis on cardio 
      2. Body Part
         1. Targeting specific body parts
            1. Are you actually though?
         2. Quicker change in body comp due to sheer volume of exercises for body parts
         3. Feel the pump
   3. Cons
      1. Total Body
         1. Longer time needed to look sexy, in general, due to overall lower volume for body parts
         2. Can be tough to complete all movements in a busy gym
      2. Body Part
         1. Increased need to visit the gym more often
         2. Takes time away from cardio
         3. Can build excessive muscle mass
         4. Chasing the pump

Overall, I suggest going with the total body splits to allow for more time to get the necessary cardio in. Once people switch from body part splits to total body splits in the program, 99% of them enjoy the change and enjoy the freedom to not be tied to a gym 4-6 days/wk.

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