Muscles grow when you subject them to heavier loads than their accustomed to. One way to do this is by lifting to muscle failure. This technique is common among lifters trying to develop strength. Is it necessary to use this technique to maximize muscle growth? Find out what research shows.
It takes months of training to build strength and lean body mass, but what about maintaining the gains once you’ve achieved them? Is there a minimum amount of training you need to do for maintenance? Find out what research shows.
Metabolic resistance training can take a variety of forms. One thing they all have in common is they create a stronger after-burn effect than standard strength training. This article discusses various types of metabolic resistance training and the benefits each offers.
You already know all the good things strength training does for adults – but what if your kids want to get involved? Is strength training safe for children – and at what age should they start? Find out more about the benefits of strength training for kids.
The conventional way to build lean body mass is to use a weight that’s 60 to 80% of your one-rep max – but is that the only way? Some studies show training with low-resistanceweights can also build muscle. Is there any truth to this?
Your muscles use three different energy systems to fuel exercise. This article discusses these three energy systems along with the types of exercise you can use to target each one. By doing so, you can fine tune your training results. Find out more.
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?
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.
Circuit training workouts offer variety and they help to reduce exercise boredom and burnout – but do they improve cardiovascular fitness? Find out what research shows and the pros and cons of circuit training workouts.
Ever wonder why some people are much more flexible than others? Think of those people who can put their leg behind their head. Ever wondered why? Here are some factors that affect how flexible you are and discover whether it’s possible to be TOO flexible.
One of the most important aspects of making fitness gains is to set reasonable goals. If you’re not getting the results you want, the problem may be with your goals or lack of. Here are six tips for setting fitness goals that deliver results.
Are you seeing improvements in your fitness level or is your fitness routine on cruise control? Routine is good because it means you’re working out consistently, but you also have to shake up your routine to keep your body guessing. Shocking your body with a new cardio routine can further your fitness level and help you break through a weight loss plateau.
