You probably already familiar to some form of high-intensity interval training – but are you really getting the benefits that this intense type of workout offers? How hard do you have to push yourself to really call it high intensity? Find out.
When you first start weight training, you probably experienced a significant degree of soreness, what is referred to as delayed onset muscle soreness or DOMS. But as you kept doing the same exercise, you no longer felt the same degree of soreness. The reason has to do with the “repeated bout effect.” Find out more.
Men and women can both improve strength and power and build muscle through training. How do men and women differ in their ability to generate strength and power? Discover what research shows about gender differences in strength and power and what women need to do to maximize their performance in these areas.
There are a number of variables you can manipulate to fine tune a strength-training workout. One that most people forget about is rep speed or tempo. This article discusses the benefits of slow reps versus fast reps when building strength.
Who doesn’t want to maximize the benefits they get from each and every workout? This article discusses seven different ways to maximize cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits without spending more time working out.
Are you a good judge of how hard you’re exercising? According to a recent study, many people aren’t. It turns out a number of people overestimate how hard they’re working. What’s the best way to prevent this? Monitor your exercise intensity. This article discusses various ways to do that.
Step workouts are a fun way to combine cardio with lower body toning. Each time you step up you’re activating the muscles in your hamstrings, quadriceps and glutes. Want to activate them even more and boost the intensity? Try a high-step workout.
Are you a hard-gainer? Some people have a harder time gaining lean body mass than others, due to genetics. Fortunately, genetics aren’t destiny. Here are three reasons why you’re having trouble gaining lean body mass that has nothing to do with genetics.
Cardiovascular training is an important part of any training program but not everyone approaches it the right way. Here are five common mistakes people make when doing cardiovascular exercise and how they make it harder to change your body composition.
There’s no doubt that exercise lowers your risk for heart disease – but what about sudden death due to an abnormal heart rhythm? Despite the fact that people occasionally drop dead during exercise, research suggests exercise may actually make you more resistant to heart rhythms that lead to sudden death. Find out how.
How long should you rest between sets to maximize your results when resistance training? It all depends on what you’re trying to achieve. Find out how rest periods impact the results you get when you train and how to decide how long to rest between sets.
Are you stuck in your comfort zone? Comfort zones feel good but they also limit your fitness gains. Discover tips for breaking out of your exercise comfort zone and how it can help you achieve your fitness goals.
