Weight Training to Failure

April 25, 2008

Does Training To Failure Help Increase Muscle Mass? By Jason Ferruggia Training to failure has long been a much debated subject amongst fitness professionals. Many experts tell you that if you really want to increase muscle mass you have to go to failure on each and every set you do while others will warn you [...]

A High Intensity Training (HIT) Manifesto: Rational Strength Training

February 14, 2008

Rational Strength Training: Principles & Casebook (Bodyworx, 1999) is a high intensity training (HIT) manifesto by three very smart people who have seen the light and want to spread the word. The authors, Kevin R. Fontaine, Ph.D., an assistant professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Brian D. Johnston, founder and president of [...]

Strength Training Routines Guideline – Part 2

February 13, 2008

This document is to serve as a basic guideline for designing your own strength training routine. It is not an exercise prescription and does not take into account any previous injuries or physical conditions. It is highly recommended you see a physician before starting any exercise routine. NOTE: This is Part 2 of a 2 [...]

Strength Training Routine Guidelines – Part 1

February 12, 2008

Training For Power and Strength

February 8, 2008

3 Biggest Benefits of Strength Training Strength training is exercise that uses resistance to strengthen and condition the musculoskeletal system, improving muscle tone and endurance. “Strength training” is used as a general term synonymous with other common terms: “weightlifting” and “resistance training.” Physiologically, the benefits of consistent strength training include an increase in muscle size [...]

3 Clap Pushup or the Triple Clap Pushup

February 1, 2008

Here are 2 good videos that demonstrate the 3 Clap Pushup (otherwise known as the Triple Clap Pushup) I recommend starting with a single clap in front of you.

Avoid Common Bodybuilding and Weightlifting Injuries

January 15, 2008

Avoid Common Bodybuilding and Weightlifting Injuries by Franchis Bodybuilders always face the danger of getting a muscle tissue damaged or torn each time they step in the gym and start lifting weights for training. If you’ve been hanging around in the gym for some time now, there’s a big chance that you have met a [...]

Strength Training – Why Take the Time?

December 30, 2007

Strength Training – Why Take the Time? by David Rafferty Research has shown the weight training, weight lifting and or strength training, has enormous effects on the muscular skeletal system, enhances the maintenance of functional abilities, helps prevent osteoporosis, sarcopenia (loss of body mass), low back pain, and other disabilities. Strength training also contributes to [...]

Five Benefits of Physical Fitness Training

December 18, 2007

In my last article I discussed three ways you can help improve your current fitness levels. By implementing positive lifestyle changes, using the services of a fitness trainer and taking advantage of fitness equipment you can quickly start to improve your fitness levels. With these improved fitness levels come a number of benefits which I [...]

Strength Training Anatomy Poster Series

December 13, 2007

Strength Training Anatomy Poster Series Retail Price $89.95 Click on image for latest SALE price Strength Training Anatomy Poster Series The Strength Training Anatomy Poster Series consists of seven 24- x 31-inch full-color posters that fully illustrate every major muscle group. Each region-specific poster–back, arms, shoulders, chest, abdomen, gluteals, and legs–presents nine exercise illustrations that [...]

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