Functional Training for the Actively Aging Lifestyle, we will look at both strength training and power training from the perspective of muscle maintenance, injury prevention, and overall functional ability.
How much do you know about your fast-twitch muscle fibers? In this article, you’ll discover why training them is so important for performance and for slowing the aging process. We’ll also explore the best ways to do that.
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training (MICT) differ in their impact on your cardiovascular health, metabolism, and enjoyment. Discover which method aligns best with your goals and preferences!
Athletes are like high-performance machines, and iron is the fuel that keeps those engines running smoothly. It carries oxygen to your muscles, the lifeblood of any good sweat session. So, you might wonder whether you need more iron if you exercise. Here’s what you should know.
Discover how exercise can be your key to aging gracefully and living life to the fullest! You can’t stop the aging process entirely, but exercise is the key to slowing it down and staying fit and functional. Here are five powerful ways exercise helps you fight aging.
Happy Spring, Cathletes! Springtime is all about growth, renewal, and a fresh start for things that have been dormant throughout the colder winter months. Let’s apply this fresh energy to ourselves and our fitness journeys this month with an intense mix of weight training techniques and heart happy cardio! Throughout the month, feel free to add in recovery workouts as often as you like. If you need additional days off please take them to heal and re-group, and come back ready to go! Sleep well, eat well, and stay hydrated! You’ve got this!
Ever wondered how your body moves so smoothly? It’s all thanks to kinetic chains, the interconnected network of muscles and joints that work together. This article breaks down open and closed chain exercises, the two building blocks of a well-rounded workout. Find out more.
This article explores the potential downsides of extreme exercise, specifically for endurance athletes who engage in activities like marathons and ultra-marathons. Researchers are investigating the “extreme exercise hypothesis” which suggests there might be a limit to the beneficial effects of exercise, with extreme training potentially harming the heart. Find out more.
New research challenges the assumption that heavy weights are necessary for muscle growth. Studies show that lifting lighter weights to exhaustion can be just as effective in building muscle as traditional heavy lifting. This approach offers benefits like lower injury risk, beginner-friendliness, and time efficiency. So embrace the power of low-load training for significant muscle gains!
Learn more about Cathe’s Lift, Move& Restore: https://bit.ly/42tRZZ6 We all know the importance of exercise for health and longevity, but to take full advantage of what exercise can do for us as we age, we can’t stop doing something completely when it becomes a bit more difficult. Instead, we must work to find ways to
Discover the many benefits of incorporating Bulgarian split squats into your strength training routine. This challenging unilateral exercise targets the quads, glutes, and hamstrings, improves balance and stability, and helps correct muscle imbalances. Learn how to properly perform Bulgarian split squats and how to incorporate them into your workout plan for stronger, more muscular legs.
Building muscle? Did you know that certain meds can throw a wrench in your workout gains? Let’s look at some examples, but don’t stop your meds. Talk to your doctor. They can help you minimize muscle woes while prioritizing your health.
