Lift with a barbell to get stronger and increase explosive power. New research shows that traditional weightlifting with a barbell will induce greater strength and power adaptations than performing a similar...
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Take vitamin D to lose belly fat and achieve a better body composition. It’s prime time in the Northern Hemisphere to ensure your vitamin D levels are up to par since we’ve been in the dark days of winter...
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Train with a variety of training tempos to get the greatest muscle and strength gains. Tempo training or varying the time your muscles spend performing a lift is one of the most important, but commonly...
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Maximize muscle building by taking Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) and protein after training and at strategic time points after your workout. Dietary protein and BCAAs are the most important part of...
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Perform a heavy lower body training program to get faster and quicker over short distances. Include near maximal full-range of motion squats in a lower body strength program to increase your power and speed off the ground and blow by opponents on the basketball court or soccer field. ...
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Perform a strength training program to live longer and lower your risk of disease. Numerous studies have linked physical activity levels with less risk of developing a serious disease. A new study in the...
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Coffee provides numerous health benefits because it is very high in antioxidants, and the caffeine in coffee can improve athletic performance and increase work capacity. New research provides a long list...
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The quadriceps are primarily composed of the less powerful Type IIa fibers and as such respond best to higher reps. Just look at the impressive thigh development of speed skaters and cyclers, even in the...
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As a loading paramet, a strength building exercise is only as good as the time it takes you to adapt to it. For most people, that is 6 workouts or less doing the same exercise. Research and practical...
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Prevent overtraining and poor performance by monitoring mood and hormone levels. Overtraining is a dangerous effect of extreme training to make gains, whether in strength or endurance sports. There’s a...
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