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RPE For Resistance Training

gary — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 01:17:09 +0000

Determining the intensity of a workout can help make it more effective and easier to scale. For example, asking someone to run for five minutes is physically different than asking them to run hard for five minutes. The same concept applies to strength training. But while there are some straightforward ways to … Continue reading

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Barbell Selection: A Guide

gary — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 02:46:51 +0000

Strength training is essential to developing and maintaining the ability to perform both daily functional activities (like lifting a bag of groceries or a child) and recreational activities you enjoy. One of the best ways to build strength is by lifting some form of weight, and the barbell has become … Continue reading

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Stronger Is Better – References

gary — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 19:43:35 +0000

Links to references used for talk on "Stronger Is Better" Functional Activities http://dailyburn.com/life/fitness/exercise-benefits-middle-age-seniors-all-ages/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17146693 http://www.aoa.acl.gov/Aging_Statistics/index.aspx Recreational Activities http://www.backcountry.com/explore/train-eccentric-leg-strength-for-alpine-skiing https://www.usacycling.org/encyclingpedia/encycstory.php?id=7089 http://www.backpacker.com/skills/fitness/the-workout-hike-farther-hike-stronger/ Lose Fat/Gain Muscle http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8175496 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/metabolism/WT00006 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/how-many-calories-does-muscle-really-burn-and-why-its-not-about-calories-anyway/ Self-image and Self-esteem http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10146790 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26322787 http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5706&context=etd https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4354895/ Prevent Injuries http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1997/10/971022155847.htm http://greatist.com/fitness/why-all-runners-should-strength-train Sleep Better http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22045416 http://www.jssm.org/researchjssm-04-354.xml.xml http://sirc.ca/sites/default/files/content/docs/newsletters/archive/June12/documents/Free/Resistance%20Training%20Improves%20Mental%20Health.pdf https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-source-healing/201010/sleep-more-burn-more-fat https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/sdd/why Improve Mood and Fight Depression https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC474733/ … Continue reading

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Study on Lifting Lighter Weights: What It Means

gary — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 18:34:10 +0000

Results of a new study (Neither load nor systemic hormones determine resistance training-mediated hypertrophy or strength gains in resistance-trained young men) were released recently leading to plenty of media coverage with headlines like these: Lifting Lighter Weights Can Be Just as Effective as Heavy Ones Lifting Lighter Weights Is Just As … Continue reading

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Form Cop Returns: Chin-ups

gary — Sun, 12 Jun 2016 13:02:32 +0000

It's been a long time since The Form Cop turned up in The Planet. So long, in fact, that he doesn't show up on this site! His return is long overdue, along with some background information on why he remains so important. (At least, he thinks so.) A reminder from an early … Continue reading

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