Isolated joint exercises are probably the most popular form of elastic resistance training. These exercises generally involve single joints moving in one direction and are used to target specific muscles that provide joint stability and prevent overuse injuries. Individually strong muscles and stable joints often form the base for executing simple, as well as more […]
One of the most over worked areas of the body when it comes to strength training is the chest. Every guy wants a barrel chest and so spends an inordinate amount of time bench pressing and doing push-ups. Unfortunately, few people spend time to balance the overworked chest muscles with the upper back muscles. This […]
Stretching has become a contentious issue in recent years. Though it was once considered an essential pre-workout and post-workout activity, studies are now finding that it does not reduce the risk of injury, nor does it enhance performance. In fact, it can be detrimental in some cases because it temporarily reduces the explosiveness of some […]
Most people think that you need to be throwing around barbells and dumbbells in order to build muscle. Not True. Building muscle depends on two things: 1. Overloading the muscle to place stress on it, causing micro-tears in the fiber. 2. Refeeding that muscle so that is grows back stronger. The first of these things […]
How aware are of your body are you right at this moment? Are you propped up in bed, sprawled on the sofa or poring over this article on your computer? Is your head jutting forward, or your tummy sticking out? Is most of your eight pressing down through your hamstrings or has one of your […]
There is probably no other topic on this planet that people find more confusing – and frustrating – as body fat, or more specifically how to get rid of it. In this article we discover the truth about fat blasting, metabolism, and calorie burning. In the process, we’ll find out just how you can optimize […]
You don’t have to join a gym to get fit. Despite what many people think and what the multi-billion-dollar fitness industry promotes, exercise isn’t about the right pair of shoes, the right app or the right training studio. It’s about two things only, and they are both absolutely free of charge: Your Body Gravity Your […]
Myofibril muscle fiber versus sarcoplasmic muscle fiber sounds like a pretty heavy topic. After all, you’re not after a science degree here. You just want to know what to do to build the fittest, best body in the shortest amount of time. Well, that is exactly why you need to know about these different muscle […]
Many people view resistance band training as an entry point into resistance exercise. Once they ‘outgrow’ their bands, they are ready to move on to ‘real’ weights. In this article, we will disprove that notion for good. We’ve lined up an intense resistance band circuit workout that is designed to turbo charge your fat loss […]
