Does weight training increase the risk of developing varicose veins? You know how important working your muscles against resistance is, but are you increasing the odds of developing varicosities when you do? Find out what role exercise, including weight training, plays in the risk of varicose veins.
Have you ever had tendonitis? Did it seem to take forever to go away? Read on and discover why the term tendonitis is a misnomer and why it takes so long to heal.
Are triceps kickbacks part of your strength-training routine? If so, are you doing them correctly? Here are six common mistakes that limit your triceps gains and increase your risk of injury when you do this exercise.
Some women are concerned that developing strong chest muscles will cause a reduction in breast size. That won’t happen. In fact, pectoral development can improve the appearance of your bustline. Here’s why strong pecs are the key to better curves on the top.
Has your biceps training reached a plateau? Then it’s time to add some variety. Here are six ways to vary your biceps workouts to make new gains and avoid boredom.
Too often, people skip the cooldown after a workout entirely or cut it short. Don’t do it! Slowly reducing the intensity of a workout and doing an active cooldown is better for your heart and circulatory system. Here’s why.
Deadlifts are a basic strength exercise that belongs in every strength-training routine. Of course, there are a variety of deadlift variations and even ways to grip the bar. Here are the most common deadlift grips and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Strength training gains are reversible, right? If you stop training for a while, you lose all of your gains. Not necessarily! A study suggests that some of the changes are permanent and this makes it easier for you to “regrow” and “re-strengthen” your muscles should you take a long break.
Studies show that aerobic exercise lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease. But could strength training reduce cardiovascular risk factors even more? According to a new study, that may be the case. Here’s another reason to keep strength training!
Do you have knee pain when you squat? Don’t be too quick to assume it’s knee arthritis. There’s another common condition that causes knee pain when you squat. Here’s what you should know about a condition called patellofemoral syndrome.
Have you ever drank a soft drink to stay hydrated during exercise? Recent research suggests that this may be a bad practice, especially for your kidneys. Here’s why soft drinks are a bad way to hydrate and how they may be harmful to your kidneys.
Are your hips weak? If so, you’re at higher risk of back and knee problems. A common culprit is weakness of the gluteal muscles, particularly a smaller muscle that often gets neglected. It’s called the gluteus medius. Here’s how and why you should strengthen it.
