Weights
12 Answers to Common Fitness Questions
Over the years of training people, I always engage in conversations discussing questions that repeat themselves in one form or another. How can I lose weight the fastest? Does lifting [...]
Is Weekend Only Exercise Enough? New Study Shows YES
Things that make you think, "Hmm?" A new survey showed that weekend exercise is enough for good health. The results are in. You can get the same benefits as someone [...]
Athletes Need More Frequent Rest Breaks in the Weight Room
The concept of hard work is the cornerstone of athletic culture. There are all kinds of motivational quotes such as "hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard, "no [...]
Use Light Weights to Jump Higher
A growing trend in the strength and conditioning world is pointing towards the efficacy and use of light weights to improve sports performance. The mantra of "bigger, faster, stronger" has [...]
Lift Weights To Live Longer
A recent review of health studies has shown that regular strengthening exercises reduced mortality rates from all causes. i.e., those who did resistance training for 30-60 minutes per week had [...]
Summer Training Guide: Softball
The Workout As a softball player, you're probably playing consistently over the summer. This is the time to focus on maintaining your performance with an in-season program. Two workouts per [...]
Should Child Athletes Lift Weights?
For decades, there has been debate over the appropriate age for youth to begin resistance training. The old wives' tale that it will stunt a child's growth, claims that it [...]
The 10-Minute Grip Strengthening Workout
The 10-Minute Grip Strengthener Workout To Build Crushing Strength! With all the various wrist straps being used by power lifters,bodybuilders and...
The 5 Most Common Weak Spots in Athletes (and How to Fix Them)
You already spend lots of time training the obvious muscles. You know, the ones that look good in the mirror. But in the process, you might be missing the weak [...]
Why Every Athlete Should Do Farmer’s Walks
The farmers walk exercise, long embraced by strongmen, is one of the best ways for athletes to enhance their strength, stamina and endurance. Simply...