Strength training works wonders for your body. But it is only one pillar of fitness. It needs to be balanced with flexibility and cardiovascular training. One of the problems of strength training has to do with the heart, because the heart is a muscle. Over time, strength training thickens the walls of the heart […]
Strength training is a staple of any fitness program. But there is a lot of confusion about the best age to start lifting weights. Generally speaking, the best age to start lifting weights is anywhere between 11-14 years of age. The younger you start training, the greater your skills will develop as you get […]
Want To Make Serious Progress? If So, Fill Your Gym Bag WithThe Right Strength Training Equipment! When new lifters start out on their journey to become the best, they always try to be superman and go at it all alone. They discourage help from anyone else and they want all the glory for themselves. Well, […]
Keeping It Real With Bodybuilding Bodybuilding is one of the many disciplines you see in most commercial gyms. Although ambitious, most amateur bodybuilders are going about it all wrong. You see in order to become a better bodybuilder, you need to approach it with a plan.
The Debate: Should I Hire A Personal Trainer…. Or Not? Most beginning trainees find themselves on the fence about hiring a helping hand to guide them through the unknown territory of the weight room.
Strength Training For Women Strength training is just as important as cardiovascular training! While both are different they really do go hand in hand, and there actual many gender differences in strength training. Yes, your gender can actually affect your strength training, and how you should train as well as the results you will see.
There are so many choices out there when it comes to gym shoes. You have running shoes, cross-training shoes, zero-drop shoes, track shoes, basketball shoes, etc. You get the idea. Now I have something to confess, when it comes to gym equipment, I am a cheap bastard. I will usually buy the cheapest products that […]
April is almost over and May will soon be here. That means that the warmer weather will soon be upon us. So let me ask the question, are you beach body ready? If you answered yes then congratulations, you can stop reading and enjoy the fruits of your labor. If not, then keep reading because […]