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It’s important to include weight-bearing exercises into your workout routines as they are particularly useful for bone and muscle development. And you don’t have to always use traditional weights for this. Resistance bands are an excellent alternative; they serve a similar purpose and can be used in almost any settings. They also offer effective and … Read more
At a gym, it’s very common to see people picking up a certain weight and then proceeding to lifting that same weight in a 3X10 or 4X12 pattern. With this kind of conventional set & rep pattern, you won’t see optimal results; it’s because there is a slow decrease in your strength as your intensity … Read more
Most people that body-build are keen on trying out workout routines or programs that will help them build maximum muscle mass. When it comes to reaching this goal, the total training volume is a vital factor, hence the 10×3. While this doesn’t provide optimal strength gain results, it is one of the most effective methods … Read more
It’s not uncommon for people in the fitness world to go to extremes and follow routines that push them to their limits. Many people also feel that weight training and bodyweight exercise are two disconnected concepts; and the general belief is that bodyweight training is a very “natural” way of improving your fitness levels. While … Read more
It’s never too late to start focusing on your health and body. You’re not the only one to start at 40. Many men and women start working out at this age because they tend to have more time on their hands to dedicate to their workouts. If you’re committed and take the right steps, you … Read more
It is common knowledge that you can build muscle mass by lifting weights; however, very few weightlifters understand exactly how and why of it. To get optimal benefits from your sessions and stimulate your muscles as much as possible, you need to understand what hypertrophy is. This is the science behind stimulating and packing muscle. … Read more
Anyone that is interested in building muscle knows the importance of protein in their daily diet. But does everyone have clarity about the amount of protein they should consume and whether it’s safe to include extra protein in their diet? Most aren’t very sure about what the best source of protein is either. All of … Read more
A good trainer will always sit down with you and discuss your motivation to change and what your goals are, before they take you on as a client. They will also ask you to fill out a detailed health and exercise history questionnaire. This becomes the basis of the exercise and nutrition plan they chalk-out … Read more