To alleviate the problem of feeling like you are not progressing in your workouts, you should continually challenge your body in order to consistently see results. Otherwise you will bore yourself not only in a physical plane, but in a mental and emotional plane as well. There are a number of methods you can use […]
Squats should be at the heart of any strength and conditioning programme. Here is another great training session using the principles of mixed method training. This is a tough, but can be adapted to trainers of any level simply by adjusting the weights used. Warm Up With Stretching and Foam Rolling As always, it is […]
Would it surprise you to know that if you are thin you might still be at risk for obesity-related diseases such as heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure and diabetes? If you have normal weight obesity, you are. Normal weight obesity is defined as having normal body weight as determined by body mass index (BMI), […]
Not so long ago, the three kings of the weight room were the bench press, the squat and the deadlift, and really, the only one anybody talked about was the bench press. (When was the last time you overheard athletes talking about their squat numbers?) Typical football strength workouts might include descending pyramid sets with […]
The re-programing of muscle cells can take from four to six weeks dependent on age and previous activity levels. If one is not aware of the ups and downs of this process, they can become discouraged as it seems at times one is not making progress. This is especially seen in the elderly who embark […]
The major core muscles of the body include the abdominals and mid/lower back muscles (plus hips and glutes). Strengthening the core, when combined with proper diet and aerobic fat-burning exercise, will not only improve balance and posture; but also help tone the entire torso and produce a lean, tapered physique. There are many ways to […]
When people talk about their favorite exercises, shoulder workouts are rarely mentioned at the top of the list. But the truth is that most shoulder exercises not only work the targeted area but can strengthen the core and work your entire arm. How the Shoulders Work The shoulder muscles are responsible for moving the arms […]
So you’ve been eating healthy and doing cardio exercise for months and months. You’ve successfully lost weight, but you wonder why you’re just a skinnier version of your former overweight self. While good eating habits and aerobic exercise are an important part of optimum health, there’s no better way for a woman to transform her […]
Weight bearing exercises build bone mass and ward off osteoporosis. In Canada, osteoporosis (“porous” bones) affects one in four women and one in eight men over 50. It is characterized by a gradually lose of bone density, which increases the risk of fractures. Our bone mass is constantly being displaced and replaced and many factors […]