The best approach is a combination of aerobic exercise and whole body resistance training. Each type of exercise has a different fat-loss effect. Resistance training makes all of your muscles more metabolically active, meaning that they burn more calories all day long, when they’re strong. Plus, those who do only aerobic exercise tend to become [...]
By Rebecca Brown The challenges of working out go beyond just drumming up the motivation to go to the gym. Find out what pitfalls you need to be aware of and follow these suggestions to avoid injury and maximize your workouts. 1. Forgetting to Stretch Before Workout Sessions Even if you’re pressed for time, you [...]
1. The faux pas Getting married to your strength routine The facts If you do the same routine over and over, your muscles will simply adapt; you’re likely to hit a plateau because each exercise stimulates only a limited number of muscle fibers. However, if you challenge your muscles from a variety of angles by [...]
Muscle is in a constant state of synthesis and breakdown, and requires adequate protein intake to maintain size— even when overloaded through weight training. Amino acids that make up proteins serve as chemical signalers and building blocks for muscle proteins. Dan Weinert from the Palmer College of Chiropractic in Iowa summarized how protein influences muscle [...]
What exercises can I do to reduce my love handles? I am doing side bends every day and they do not work. Since the love handles are fat deposits and not muscles, the only way to reduce them is by increasing your energy output (adding cardio) and reducing your caloric input. Work on burning the [...]
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 [...]
Soreness is a normal part of the recovery process that starts once you finish your bodybuilding workouts. There are several degrees of soreness that we need to be aware of: Typical Mild Muscle Soreness: The first type of soreness is the typical mild muscle soreness experienced the day after a good workout. While scientists are [...]
By: Jim Brewster For those older, natural bodybuilders out there, the idea of manipulating the body’s release of natural hormones through exercise and diet should be quite exciting. The hormones I’m referring to are the “big 3″, testosterone, GH and insulin. For those who are older, the body’s natural output declines as we age, so [...]
The biggest athletes are the ones who recover the fastest. Learning to get the best night of sleep you can is the premiere thing that you can do to help you get fit faster. Missing sleep is worse than missing training. Learn more. Dr. David Ryan Article Summary: · A lack a sleep can [...]
