If you want to live long, build muscle. Muscle mass supports organ function and is a good predictor of longevity. Instead of working out to “burn calories” work to build muscle. If you’d like to read more on this,…
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You are more likely to get injured using a machine than with free weights. Every joint in your body can be though of as a wheel on your bicycle with each spoke (the muscles) taking on a certain amount…
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3 of the Most Popular Health and Fitness Questions I Get Asked
Q1: What can I eat 10 minutes prior to a workout to give me a boost of energy? A1: Assuming your workout is a resistance training workout and not a long endurance workout I would say anything that will…
Regular exercise is a big part of the strategy to living fit, happy and healthy into old age. That’s my goal. Exercise helps your body stay strong and your mind sharp. It’s easy to get lured into fancy new…
EMG studies show that the chin up produces the highest total muscle activation for your lats when compared to 35 popular back exercises.…
Starting Strength Basic Barbell Training is a great book for beginners and advanced lifters that want to get strong. It’s about mastering the basics. It’s easy to read and has a bunch of illustrations. Each chapter teaches you a major…
Most people would think that using machines is safer but it’s not. If you lift a dumbbell over your head, every muscle around that shoulder joint needs to work together. Small muscles stabilize while others do the big work…
Have you ever found yourself in the gym feeling intimidated by the weights area? If so, this video will help break down that wall of resistance so you can add weights training to your training regime! After you watch…