Why Joint Mobility Matters if You Weight Train
Chances are unless you have arthritis, you don’t think about joint mobility. But, it matters! Here’s why joint mobility is important for training success and how to improve yours.
March 31, 2019
Category: Fitness Articles
5 Ways Resistance Training Improves Heart Health
Does resistance training lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease? Recent research suggests that it does, but how? Here are five possible ways that working your muscles against resistance is healthy for your heart.
March 31, 2019
Do Women Gain Strength and Muscle Size Differently Than Men?
Weight training is popular among both genders these days. More women now recognize that working their muscles against resistance is the key to changing their body composition. Like men, women can build muscle, but are there differences in how they gain muscle strength and size?
March 24, 2019
The Pros and Cons of Full-Body Training Routines
How do you structure your strength-training workouts? In this article, you’ll find out the pros and cons of doing full-body workouts as opposed to a split workout structure. You’ll also discover what works best for you.
March 24, 2019
6 Ways to Avoid Fitness Burnout When You Train
Fitness burnout happens and it’s something you want to avoid. Sometimes, it sneaks up on you! Don’t let burnout destroy your motivation. Here are 6 things you can do to keep your fitness motivation strong.
March 24, 2019
Is Age a Factor in Exercise Recovery?
One of the most important aspects of training is exercise recovery. Unfortunately, it’s a component that’s often neglected or not taken seriously enough. You might wonder whether the amount of recovery time you need after a workout varies with age? Here’s what science says so far.
March 24, 2019
When Should You Increase the Weight When You Weight Train?
Are you unsure about when you should increase the weight when you strength train? This article will give you guidelines on when and how to add more resistance and the pitfalls to avoid.
March 17, 2019
Are There Downsides to Wearing a Fitness Tracker?
Are you considering purchasing a fitness tracker? You’re in good company! Sales of fitness trackers continue to grow. But, are there downsides to strapping a fitness gadget on your arm and using it to monitor everything from your sleep to how many calories you burn? Find out the potential drawbacks to investing in a fitness tracker.
March 17, 2019
Can Having More Muscle Strength Lower Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes?
Being strong and having more muscle mass has a number of health benefits. But can it lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes? Find out what new research shows about a link between muscle strength and the odds of developing insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
March 17, 2019
5 Reasons You Keep Getting Hamstring Strains
Have you had a hamstring strains in the past? Hamstring strains are often slow to heal and have a tendency to recur. Let’s look at what predisposes to hamstring muscle injuries and what you can do to lower your risk.
March 17, 2019
8 Possible Reasons Your Workouts Feel Harder Than They Should
Some days it’s harder to muster up the motivation to exercise than others. But, if you’re persistently having motivation problems or your performance is suffering because you feel fatigued, here are eight possible reasons why.
March 10, 2019
Is Muscle Strength and Muscle Size Directly Correlated?
Are muscle strength and size directly correlated to each other? In this article, you’ll learn how strength and muscle size are related. You’ll also discover how the type of training you do can impact strength and hypertrophy gains.
March 10, 2019