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Trying to Improve Muscle Strength? Add Omega-3 Fatty Acids to Your Diet

Fatty fish, like salmon, sardines and herring contain omega-3 fatty acids that are good for your heart. Thanks to their anti-inflammatory effects. Evidences also show that an omega-3 rich diet helps stabilize your mood and reduce your blood pressure. Now there is another reason to make these heart-healthy fats a part of your daily diet. Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveals that omega-3 fats may enhance your muscle strength and help you derive extra benefits from your strength-training program as you get older. And, getting physically stronger can help you add years to your life.

August 25, 2013

High-Rep Resistance Workouts: Do They Have Benefits?

To maximize strength and lean body mass, you need to challenge your muscles. That means lifting heavier weights. Does this mean high-rep workouts have no benefits? Definitely not. Discover the benefits of lifting lighter and doing more high-rep resistance during some training sessions

July 28, 2013

How Muscle Composition Changes With Age

How does muscle strength and muscle mass change as you age? Find out how your muscles change with age and the role diet and exercise play in staying strong, defined and healthy as you grow older.

July 28, 2013

Do Omega-3 Fatty Acids Increase Muscle Strength?

Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil has anti-inflammatory properties that may offer protection against some diseases including heart disease. Now there’s evidence that omega-3 fatty acids may help you get more benefits out of a strength-training program. Here’s why.

July 14, 2013

Can You Build Muscle Strength Without Increasing Muscle Mass?

Most women don’t have to worry about getting bulky. Still, some women want to focus on muscle strength without building muscle mass. Is that possible? This article talks about how training impacts muscle strength and muscle size and whether it’s possible to increase muscle strength without increasing size.

June 23, 2013

Strength Training: Get Stronger, Live Longer

When most people think of the benefits of exercise and its impact on longevity, they think of aerobic exercise, but when it comes to diseases of aging and longevity, strength training may be your ticket to better health. Find out why.

April 28, 2013

Should You Lift Differently to Build Strength as Opposed to Lean Body Mass?

Are you trying to build strength or is your goal to increase muscle size? Your approach for each should be different. This article discusses how training for size (bodybuilder style) differs from training for strength (powerlifter style) and how to maximize muscle growth.

December 30, 2012

How Quickly Do You Lose Muscle Strength When You Sit Around?

Thinking about taking a break from strength training? Of course, you need a little rest and relaxation but don’t make it too long. New research suggests that you start to lose strength and muscle strength and mass more rapidly than previously thought. Find out how quickly you may lose some of those gains and another reason why it’s important to stay active during the day.

October 7, 2012

Fitness Training: Can Visualization Give You Better Results?

What determines fitness success? Certainly working hard physically is an important factor but what about the mental aspects of training? Research suggests that mental focus and visualization are also important for maximizing fitness gains. Here’s why.

September 30, 2012

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