If you have been on your strength training fitness program for sometime, and have hit a long drawn out plateau, then carefully follow this important fitness tip!

I was unfortunate enough to contract a pretty bad cold last week. Therefore, my physical fitness program suffered as I stayed clear of the gym.

As a result of heavy weight training over the past three months, I unfortunately hit a moderate plateau evident by my strength not increasing.  So I get sick, and am forced to stay away from my fitness workout program. That meant eight whole days away from the gym.

Guess what happened when I returned to the gym? You are probably thinking a loss in muscle strength, and endurance because of all those days off. Nope! There was a huge increase in strength, endurance, and energy. This immediately coming off being ill was somewhat surprising, but not completely.

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