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Sunday, May 4th, 2008Gizmos, gadgets, machines and more saturate the strength training industry with a gazillion options. Understanding what equipment to buy or use in strength training is important to realize gains. The most important consideration in buying equipment is to expect more demands on the muscles.
To create fun, effective routines, a wide range of small […]
101 Body Resistance Exercises for Strength Training
Friday, March 28th, 2008With body resistance exercises, there is no excuse to avoid strength training! Gravity and our own weight provide excellent tools to challenge the body. From the beginner to the advanced athlete, body exercises performed in proper form will enhance your posture, muscular endurance, strength, flexibility and balance. Many muscles are […]
Wonder Woman Strength and Endurance
Thursday, March 20th, 2008Often the word endurance focuses on aerobic training. In strength training, building endurance is as relevant as building strength. Key definitions, numbers, and genetics explain strength training’s affect on the body. Actions that occur on a cellular level are fascinating, but overwhelming (and boring), so I will cut to the chase […]
Opposites Attract, Strength Training is a Balancing Act
Thursday, March 6th, 2008Women’s upper arm strength increases when they have children. Why? Picking up babies and toddlers require the use of their biceps. However, an imbalance occurs since few moms use the triceps with the same frequency. Muscles contract in one direction. Muscles attach to joints and work in opposing pairs to […]
Muscles from the Inside Out
Thursday, February 21st, 2008The body consists of thousands of cells constantly in motion. Remember biology class and the discussion of cells? Are your eyes already glossing over? Well, the cells of muscles are going through all the chemical experiences lost to high school memories and I do not want to bore you with all […]
You Will Not Look Like a Bodybuilder
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008Bodybuilders distort most women’s idea of strength training. The specialized training, intense schedules, extremely regimented diet and steroid use results in masculine muscle development.The ability to reach the level of muscular performance necessary to look like a bodybuilder is similar to the runner training to win a marathon. A woman’s body […]
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