13 reasons for engaging in resistance training
If we were to compare the muscles of the body to an automobile, they would... Read More
Strengthen chest and arms with incline press
Chest Exercise. Incline Press: Pectoralis major, anterior deltoids, triceps. Beginning Position: Adjust seat so that... Read More
Wall squats strengthen quads, glutes, and hamstrings
Leg Exercise. Wall Squat: Exercise Ball With Dumbbells. Quadriceps, hamstrings, gluteals. Beginning Position: Grasp dumbbells... Read More
Brief workout trains all major muscle groups
Program 9.3 is an abbreviated workout that uses four basic free-weight exercises and two body-weight... Read More
Using lactate threshold data
Information provided by a lactate threshold test has a number of purposes. By understanding the... Read More
Defining supercompensation training
The body is always seeking to maintain a state of homeostasis so it will constantly... Read More
Execution of Exercises
One of the most important interventions is related to how an exercise is performed. The... Read More
Hormonal Responses to Acute Exercise
Up to this point, the discussion has focused primarily on the general structure and function... Read More
Periodisation
The roots of periodisation come from Hans Selye’s model, known as the general adaptation syndrome,... Read More