It’s no secret that we lose strength and muscle mass with age – but why? Find out four reasons why loss of muscle over time affects your strength and power and what you can do about it.
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.
Tempo or rep speed is a variable you can manipulate when you strength train. In fact, picking up the tempo may give you another benefit – greater calorie burn.
What’s your maximal strength? In reality, you’re stronger than that. When you train, you only tap into a percentage of your absolute strength. Here’s how strong you really are.
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.
You think you know how strong you are, or at least you know how much you can lift – but are you even stronger than you imagine? The reality is you have strength reserves that you don’t routinely tap into.
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.
If you’re trying to build strength and muscle size, how long should you rest between sets? A new study looked at this issue and found that a little more rest may help you get stronger and increase muscle gains.
Have you reached a point where you’re struggling to make strength gains? It’s a very common problem and it’s usually due to one of five common training mistakes. Find out what they are.
Is single-set weight training an effective approach for gaining muscle strength and size or is it better to do three or more sets of each exercise? This article looks at what research shows about the number of sets and how it impacts gains in strength and size.
Are you frustrated because you’re not making the strength gains you expected? Read on and discover five common “sticking points” that may be keeping you from reaching your true potential.
Circuit training is an ideal way to work out when you’re pressed for time. It offers a whole body conditioning workout and is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels. Can circuit training help you meet ALL of your fitness goals – endurance, strength, and hypertrophy?
