The Synergytraining Blog

Getting Our Terms Straight       Written by Carlon M. Colker, M.D., FACN      Bodybuilding, as in every discipline, has its nomenclature. Of particular interest to those embracing the bodybuilding lifestyle are terms that apply to advanced training concepts. These terms are often thrown around the gym incorrectly. Unfortunately this misuse blurs a [...]

Written by Steve Blechman and Thomas Fahey, EdD        Training on unstable surfaces, such as Swiss balls (resemble large beach balls) or bosu balls (half ball on platform), is extremely popular in health clubs and with athletic teams around the world. Unstable surface training increases the activation of trunk muscles that stabilize the [...]