4 Components of Fitness that Are Vital for Healthy Aging
Staying physically fit is the key to healthy aging but there’s more than one aspect to staying youthful and fit. In fact, there are four. Here’s what you need to know.
June 25, 2017
Tag: power
How Hydration Affects Strength-Training Performance
You know how important hydration is, especially before a cardiovascular or HIIT workout. How hydrated you are also matters when you strength train. In fact, it can impact your performance and, potentially, muscle gains.
February 5, 2017
Gender & Athletic Ability: Are Men Really Better Athletes Than Women?
Is it really true that men are better athletes than women? Maybe, but women have some athletic advantages that men don’t, especially when it comes to endurance exercise. Find out what they are.
October 23, 2016
Muscle Fiber Composition & How It Changes with Age
It’s not surprising that we lose muscle strength and size with age – but did you know the muscle fiber composition of your muscle fibers change to? Find out how these changes occur and why you need more power training.
October 2, 2016
How Magnesium Can Impact Your Exercise Performance
Magnesium is a mineral getting lots of attention these days. That’s because many people don’t get enough of it. Dietary magnesium may be even more important for people who exercise. Here’s why.
July 4, 2016
Why You Need Plyometric Training Even If You Aren’t an Athlete
Plyometric training – do you really need it? There are benefits to power training that go beyond improving your jump height and athletic skills. Find out what even non-athletes can benefit from plyometric drills.
December 13, 2015
Complex Training for Building Muscle Strength and Power
Is it possible to train for strength and power during the same workout? With a form of training called complex training you can. Complex training takes advantage of a phenomenon called post-activation potentiation, or PAP. Find out more about complex training and how it can help you get stronger and more powerful.
May 31, 2015
Ramp Up Strength and Power with Plyometric Drills
Do you do plyometric moves? If you do jump squats or split squats, you’re tapping into the power of plyometrics. This form of training is popular with athletes trying to increase their vertical jump, but it’s also useful for developing strength and power. Find out how plyometric drills can help you get leaner, stronger and more powerful.
May 3, 2015
Lifting Tempo: What Role Does Rep Speed Play in Strength and Power Gains?
Without change your muscles will adapt to the stimulus you place on them and stop growing. One way to vary a resistance workout is to change the lifting tempo or timing of each rep. Super-slow training is one way to promote muscle hypertrophy – but what about a fast rep speed?
April 12, 2015
How Men and Women Differ in Terms of Strength and Power
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.
December 7, 2014
Benefits of Jump Squats
If you weight train, you probably do squats. Squats are essential for building lower body strength and firm legs and buttocks. They also burn calories because you’re working large muscle groups. There’s another way to tone your lower body and build explosive power – with squat jumps. What are the benefits of adding squat jumps to your fitness routine?
May 26, 2014
Muscle Aging: The Importance of Power Training
You already know it’s important to strength train to preserve strength and lean body mass with age. But what about power training? Find out why power training may be as important, if not more so, than strength training for staying functional as you age.
April 20, 2014