Building strength and muscle definition isn’t easy. It takes patience, consistency, and the right kind of training. Underlying all resistance training programs are certain principles backed by science. Here are four principles of resistance training and how some people get them wrong and fail to get the results they’re looking for.
Do strong muscles say something about your health and how long you’ll live? Find out what research shows about health, muscle strength and aging. You’ll also discover how to reduce loss of muscle strength as you age.
We often hear about the health benefits of exercise and how aerobic exercise lengthens your lifespan – but what about resistance training? Does it have longevity benefits as well? Find out how resistance training can improve the quality of your life AND potentially help you live longer.
Muscles love glycogen and they depend on having enough of it. Unfortunately, after an intense workout or one of long duration, muscle cells can be depleted of this important source of fuel. Find out more about the role muscle and liver glycogen play in exercise performance and why post-workout nutrition is so important.
Strength training or endurance training – which is best for weight loss? A recent study looked at this issue. See what science shows about exercise type and the role it plays in fat loss and body composition.
Contrary to popular belief, exercise is safe and beneficial for people with arthritis. As a precaution, talk to your doctor first.
The thought of taking a few weeks or a month or two off from training might scare you, but there’s something working in your favor – muscle memory. Muscle memory means you don’t have to start all over again if you stop training for a while. How does it work? Learn more about the science of muscle memory and how it helps you rebuild strength quickly.
What does economics have to do with resistance training? They’re both subject to the “law of diminishing returns.” Read on and discover why more effort and more volume of training doesn’t always lead to better results.
Heavy resistance training with an emphasis on large muscle groups supposedly leads to larger gains in strength and muscle mass due to a greater release of anabolic hormones – but does it really? Some research suggests that the “anabolic advantage,” that comes from greater post-workout hormone release is actually a myth. Is there any truth to this?
Resistance training is your ticket to becoming stronger and more defined – but that’s not the only reason to do it. Have you ever thought about how resistance training impacts other tissues – like the connective tissue that gives your body support and resistance to injury? Find out how the benefits of resistance training go beyond building bigger muscles
Lots of factors influence the results you get from weight training. One of them is body type and composition. This article discusses the impact limb length and body have on strength development and why.
Stubborn belly fat that just won’t seem to budge becomes more common after menopause. In an attempt to tame this fat, some people turn to aerobic exercise when resistance training might be a better option. Find out what research shows about aerobic exercise versus resistance training for targeting belly fat.
