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Even Runners need to Strength Train: The ‘HOW’… Following Part 1 we know why runners should include resistance training. , Let’s now take a look at what this program could present …
Even Runners need to Strength Train: The ‘WHY?’… One misconception that floats around the fitness world is that runners shouldn’t strength train. I don’t want to say I hear it …
In part 1 of Weight Training for Life I showed in a simple graph the impact that resistance training if it has been a lifelong activity, something adopted later on …
Weight training for life increases quality of life! Resistance training is often thought to be only applicable to certain populations; competing athletes or gym gurus perhaps. This is a false notion, …
In Part 1 we looked in detail at exercise and pregnancy, the benefits, the considerations and the concerns. Here we set out a thorough sample workout. Sample Workout – First …
People are often unaware just how beneficial exercise and physical activity can be when it comes to specific conditions, and pregnancy is definitely no exception! Mothers who are normally very …
Weak back muscles can lead to a variety of issues with posture which can lead to chronic pain, the most common of which is lower back pain. With back strengthening …
In Part 1 we were introduced to the serious impact our lifestyle choices can have on our health and wellbeing. Here we look at further serious symptoms but also ways …
Many chronic diseases or conditions can be traced back to lifestyle choices, specifically the choice of being sedentary or inactive. Physical activity has been linked to numerous health benefits that …
Guys, I think we can all agree that at one point we all decided we wanted to be the next Arnold Schwarzenegger. Go on…admit it! Whether we actually put the …
Often the abdominal muscles are incorrectly targeted and worked on. The most important thing to remember is the abs are just another muscle group and need to be trained as …
In Part 1 yesterday I started to introduce you to the fact that big muscles don’t always mean the biggest strength. So lets continue this interesting topic here… The different …
People with big muscles have to be strong, right? It is a very common and understandable thought to have. Most professional athletes are larger than your average population and come …
Negative repetitions – sounds very contradictory when it comes to improving strength gains and, well…negative, but it is far from it! Negatives, as they are more commonly referred to, are incredibly …
Length of workouts are critical not only for results, but also to prevent against health complications. Many things can influence the time for physical activity such as outside temperature, whether …
There is no secret formula that will prevent you from getting tired after a tough workout. It takes energy to complete exercises, and the use of energy and fatigue go …
As an athlete, I never thought that three words could really make me shudder until my coach said “Time for burpee’s.” If this word makes you cringe as much as …
The world today is all about speed; we race every machine known to man and the general thought is that the faster something is, the better it is. Seeing results …
To be honest, living a healthy lifestyle can almost be like having a full time job. Between the incredibly difficult and specific diet requirements to follow as well as exercise …
On the brink of summer, many of us are looking to quickly improve fitness and get back to our beach bodies. In that regard, the core, or abdominal muscles, are …
