Are you familiar with the concept of periodization? There are two main types of periodization – linear and non-linear. This article discusses each, how they differ, and their benefits.
You can manipulate a variety of variables to build strength. One of these variables is rep speed. Recently, a new study compared slow rep speeds with explosive reps with regard to building strength. Which was better? Find out.
You often hear that aerobic exercise is heart healthy and may prolong life. No doubt about it, aerobic exercise is beneficial. Yet, more recent research shows strength training may have longevity benefits as well. Find out why.
Are guys and gals with the biggest muscles the ones that can lift the most weight? Not always. Muscle size and cross-sectional area isn’t the only factor that determines how strong you are. Find out what other factors play a role in how much you can lift.
The female hormone, estrogen, is important for a variety of reasons, and even helps preserve bone health. Since women lose strength after menopause, you might wonder whether estrogen plays a role in muscle strength and hypertrophy gains. Find out what research shows.
As you might expect, carrying too much body fat increases the risk of health problems, like type 2 diabetes, that reduce lifespan – but where does muscle fit into the equation? Can being stronger or having more muscle mass help you live longer?
You may be surprised to find you’re stronger on some days than others. What causes a weight training workout to feel easy one time and harder another, even when you’re doing the same volume and lifting the same amount of weight? Read on and discover five reasons your strength can vary from session to session.
If you’re trying to get that long, lean look, will high-intensity strength training make it harder? Can you develop strength without building significant muscle tissue? Read on and discover the answer and why strength training is important even if you don’t want muscle definition.
Once you’ve worked hard and developed a certain amount of strength and muscle mass, you don’t want to lose it. How hard do you have to train if you only want to maintain muscle strength? Find out what research shows.
More people are embracing a yoga workout as a way to to get in shape. Yes, yoga improves flexibility and balance, but can it help you build strength? Read on and discover what research shows about strength gains and yoga.
It’s no secret that we lose strength and muscle mass as we age – but why? A new study recently looked at what’s happening at the cellular level that might promote muscle aging and loss of strength. Find out more about what they discovered.
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.
