Question

What's the first step one should take when determining the amount of overload to include in an exercise program?

Answer 1

The answer is evaluating your present state of health.  Best way to do that is to consult your doctor and to see if you are fit enough for strenuous exercises.  The next thing got a gym have the trainer devise a plan to fit your health goals.  That way you will know the right type and amount of exercise you need to be fit.

Answer 2

The first step we should take when we want to determine an overload weight when we're including it into the exercise program, we need to know the maxium weigh lifts of that person so tht we can then calculate the required amounts which are either above or under the maximum weight load of that person.