Tuesday, 7 March 2017

Obesity is Out of Control in America

Obesity rates in America are seriously out of control, with the average American knowing at least one or more obese person. The CDC is trying to increase public acceptance of health programs.

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Monday, 6 March 2017

Are Your Training Aids Just a Performance Trade-Off?


Many aids are popular for performance and superficially easing exercise woes, but are they worth it? Simple tools such as liquid chalk may be the only ones that don’t have huge down-sides.

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Sunday, 5 March 2017

Low-Volume Interval Training Equal to Traditional Aerobic Results

Don’t have time for two and a half hours of exercise each and every week? The good news is, with proper intensity, a small amount of exercise can promote good health and better body composition.

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Saturday, 4 March 2017

Chains Alter Force Output of Deadlifts

Chains and bands are useful tools, but using them during deadlifting alters the biomechanics and force output during the lift. The result is a reduction in training for your gluteus maximus.

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Friday, 3 March 2017

Heart Attacks Not the End: Use Resistance Exercise

Researchers have discovered that resistance training and aerobics can not only guard against cellular death during a heart attack, but help prevent inflammation after one has occurred.

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Thursday, 2 March 2017

Gluteus Medius Protects Against Lower Body Injury

Part of the gluteal muscle group, the gluteus medius is responsible for stabilizing your body during quick movements. Learn how to develop it for increased agility and injury protection.

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Wednesday, 1 March 2017

Develop Core Muscles with Squats

You need your core to train to your fullest potential! This includes your abdominal and back muscles, which can be developed with squats. Build your core and experience powerful workouts.

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