A new study shows focusing on the eccentric, or shortening phase, of a muscle contraction, could help you build greater strength and size. Learn how to let the eccentric phase of an exercise work for you to maximize your results and reach your goals.
You need strength training to protect against the ravages of time but did you know you also need power training? This article looks at five reasons you should add power training to your routine after the age of 50.
Are you including back extensions in your strength-training routine? If so, why not? This article looks at the benefits this exercise offers and how it can improve your strength, functionality, and performance in other exercises.
Stretching is one of those things people don’t do enough of and it’s one of the best ways to counter the effects of too much sitting. But can stretching improve posture too?
Your body changes as you age, and it affects how functional you are. To stay your fittest and most functional, you’ll need a fitness program that addresses all of the changes that occur with aging. Here are 5 areas to focus on.
Squats are one of the best kind of exercises when it comes to building lower body strength, but can they also make you more flexible? This article explores the myth that strength training exercises, like squats, shorten muscles and reduce flexibility and how they can make you more flexible.
Have you ever wondered why some people are more flexible than others? Here are five of the most important contributors to how flexible your joints are. Regardless of how flexible you are now, you can boost your flexibility with consistent physical activity and stretching.
Squats are an all-around great exercise and one that builds strength and muscle size. However, these aren’t the only reason to do this exercise. Here are five compelling reasons you should squat more.
Strength training is for building strength and muscle mass while yoga is for flexibility and relieving stress, right? You might think that if your goal is to build strength, you don’t need yoga. However, adding yoga to your routine can improve your strength training performance too. Here’s why you need it.
With so many terms relating to movement and physical fitness, three terms that many people confuse are the difference between exercise, physical activity, and fitness. In this article, you’ll learn what the differences are and how they apply to training.
One reason people do yoga is to stretch their muscles, improve flexibility, and relax. However, yoga can actually improve your performance when you strength train. Here are five ways the practice of yoga can enhance your gains when you lift weights or work your body against resistance.
Exercising with hip arthritis is more challenging, but can regular physical activity improve the symptoms? The most common form of hip arthritis is osteoarthritis. Find out what science says about exercise and its impact on arthritic hip joints.
