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…
Bodybuilding Articles
Squatting with Mixed Method Training
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…
Normal Weight Obesity
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…
New Weight Lifting for Football
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…
Re-shape and Burn Fat
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…
Push-ups Increase Core Strength To Build a Better Body
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…
Shoulder Routine Can Help Build Overlooked Area
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…
Strength Training for Women
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…
Weight Bearing Exercises
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…