It’s important to challenge your muscles in different ways when you strength train to avoid reaching a strength plateau. There are three main ways muscles can develop force. This article discusses the three primary types of muscle contractions and how each helps you develop strength.
Do you work an office job where you’re hunched over a keyboard most of the day? If so, you’re at risk for postural problems. This article discusses three common posture problems that are common in people who sit in front of a computer and how exercise can help.
You probably already know that you need to overload your muscles to get them to grow but that overload can come in a variety of forms. This article discusses the concept of muscle overload and different strategies for increasing muscle size and avoiding plateaus.
If you’ve worked hard to build muscle strength, you probably won’t voluntarily take long periods of time off from training. On the other hand, there may be circumstances like surgery or injury that you have to. What happens to your muscles when you stop lifting weights and how easy is it to get your strength back?
There’s a great deal of confusion about stretching, when to stretch and what type to do. This article discusses the different types of stretches and the benefits and risks of doing each one.
Tight or achy muscles? Experiencing more injuries and soreness? Find out how a foam roller and a technique called self-myofascial massage can help you feel better and improve your performance.
Your buttocks age just as the rest of your body does. How does your “bottom line” change as you get older? Most importantly what can you do to prevent it? Find out more about your glutes and buttocks and how they change over time.
High-intensity interval training is growing in popularity. Some research shows it’s more effective for fat loss than moderate-intensity exercise. Why might this be? A hormone called adrenaline seems to play a role. Find out more about adrenaline and high-intensity exercise and how it can help you shed body fat.
Body composition changes with age. One of those changes is a decrease in lean body mass. Have you ever thought about why muscles age and whether there are things you can do to slow down this process? This article discusses research looking at how muscles age.
When you want to strength train, aside from body weight, you can use either free weights or resistance bands. The latter option is growing in popularity fast because of the advantages bands offer.
It’s no secret that a 20 year old has a higher aerobic capacity than an 80 year old. This is partially due to age-related changes that affect the heart. This article discusses how your heart rate changes with age and how its response to exercise changes over time. It also discusses the benefits of aerobic training during all stages of life.
What causes muscle strains? Just as importantly, what can you do to treat or prevent them? This article discusses types of muscle strains and what to do if you get one.
