Exercise Headaches: What Causes Them and How to Prevent Them
Do you experience a headache when you exercise? Exertional headaches aren’t uncommon. Find out what causes them and six steps you can take to prevent them.
November 4, 2012
Tag: weight training
XTrain Gives You More Workout Options
Xtrain is a workout series that has been designed to be used by different people in different ways. Take Burn Sets for an example. This DVD contains two time efficient heavy weight workouts: Warm Up, Chest/Back/Shoulders/Stretch – 50:23 Warm Up, Bi’s and Tri’s/Stretch37:11 But you’re not limited by the two workouts listed above. You can utilize
October 30, 2012
XTrain Scarecrow 100 Rep Challenge With Jai
This is a picture of Jai doing a shoulder exercise called a scarecrow during a 100 rep challenge. There are different reasons why Cathe selected certain exercises for the 100 rep challenges, but the scarecrow was chosen because it is an exercise that works and strengthens your rotator cuff. Shoulder injuries are the most common
October 24, 2012
Exactly What Is Muscle Memory?
You haven’t ridden a bicycle in years. Yet despite your lack of recent pedaling experience, you’re still able to hop on a bike and go for a spin. Ever wondered why? It all has to do with “muscle memory.” Despite the name, muscle memory really has more to do with brain pathways than it does muscle fibers. Here’s why muscle memory is such a powerful force when it comes to riding a bike or maintaining a toned physique.
July 30, 2012
Strength Training: The Body Part Most Women Neglect to Train
Most women focus on working their glutes and abs, but do little to strengthen the muscles in their back. This article discusses why it’s important to have strong back muscles as well as the best exercises for strengthening them.
July 22, 2012
What is an Undulating Periodization Workout Program?
Periodization is a training method that involves manipulating training variables during distinct phases to achieve greater gains. It’s a method that can be applied to weight training to avoid plateaus and increase gains. This article discusses the types of periodized training schedules.
July 8, 2012
Do You Have to Do Cardio to Stay Fit or Is Weight Training Enough?
Many people dislike doing cardio on machines and would rather spend their time in the weight room. Is it possible to stay fit without doing cardio or are you relegated to spending hours on the treadmill? Find out.
May 20, 2012
4 Signs That You Need to Change Your Exercise Routine
If you do the same exercise routine too long, you’ll stop seeing results. Not to mention the boredom factor. How do you know when it’s time to make a change? Here are four signs your exercise routine could use a shake-up.
May 16, 2012
Does Resistance Training Burn Significant Amounts of Fat?
Does resistance training burn significant amounts of fat while you’re doing it? Some people think they should focus on cardio to burn fat, but at least one study shows that resistance training kicks your fat burning furnace into high gear. Find out why.
March 25, 2012
Does Light Weight Lifting Have Benefits?
To build muscle, you need to lift weights that are heavy enough to cause microscopic tears in muscle fibers. Does that mean light weight lifting is worthless? Not necessarily. Find out why.
March 4, 2012
Strength Training: What Is an Eccentric Contraction?
What is an eccentric contraction? You may have heard this term bandied about, but aren’t sure exactly what it is and how it can affect your workout. Find out what an eccentric contraction is and how eccentric training can lead to new strength gains.
February 19, 2012
Fitness Q & A: What Is Hypertrophy?
An easy way to remember the meaning of hypertrophy is to think of the meaning of atrophy. An atrophied muscle is one that has become smaller through lack of use. Hypertrophy refers to the process of making muscles larger through resistance training.
February 12, 2012