Do you do calf raises? Some fitness trainers believe this isn’t the best exercise to build calf strength. Although you shouldn’t give up calf raises, you’ll get more strength and power gains if you vary your calf training routine. Here’s how.
When you’re feeling angry, you might feel like launching into a vigorous workout to release some of your frustrations. However, research shows that such a strategy might not be healthy for your heart. Instead, dial the intensity down until you cool off, at least for the health of your heart. Here’s why.
Are you struggling to lose weight? Weight training can help, but you can boost the weight loss benefits you get from weight training by making subtle tweaks to your training routine. Here are five you should know about.
You know the basics of strength training, but are you aware of what NOT to do when you train? Here are five things that can reduce your strength and hypertrophy gains and increase your risk of injury
Athletes are fond of dunking their muscles they just worked into ice baths for 10 minutes or more after a workout. They do this based on the idea that cold water reduces muscle soreness and aids in muscle recovery. However, there is some evidence that doing so may have an unexpected negative impact on muscle recovery and growth.
If you exercise to burn calories and lose weight, resistance training gives you an edge. You might think aerobic exercise burns more calories per minute that you do it, but resistance exercise may trump aerobic workouts for total calorie burn. Here’s why.
You probably include front or back squats in your strength-training routine, but what about Bulgarian split squats? Here are five reasons you should include Bulgarian split squats in your fitness routine and the training benefits they offer.
Do you hesitate to do deadlifts because you’ve had back pain in the past? Read on and discover how to reduce the stress on your lower back when you deadlift and what deadlift variations are safest for people with back pain.
Do you get a runny nose when you work out? It might not be seasonal allergies but the result of exercise itself. There’s a common condition called exercise-induced rhinitis. Here’s what you should know about it.
Are you concerned about your risk of cardiovascular disease? For good reason! Heart disease is still the number one cause of death in Western countries. Fortunately, exercise can lower your risk of developing heart disease and it does so partially by improving these cardiovascular risk factors.
High-intensity interval training is a time effective way to work out. Studies show this training structure can improve aerobic and anaerobic fitness capacity. What is the best way to structure the active and rest intervals to boost aerobic capacity? Here are some guidelines based on new research.
Have you had a knee injury in the past? You may have heard that wearing a knee brace lowers your risk of re-injuring your knee. Is there any truth to this? Find out more about knee braces, the types available, and whether they help prevent knee injuries.
