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Strength Training for Children

by Angela Yorke July 10th, 2012| Strength Training
Children are sometimes considered small people, i.e., adults in miniature, although this concept should not be applied uniformly across the board, such as when strength training is involved; however, children can carry out strength training.

Timing is the foremost question regarding when it is appropriate to introduce strength training. Most

Rock Climbing

by Jessica B. July 5th, 2012| Strength Training
If you are looking for a fun way to build your upper body strength, rock climbing can be a great addition to your workout. Here are a few tips to get started with rock climbing wherever you live. You don’t need a lot of gear to start, just look

Lower Body Pool Workout

by Jessica B. June 28th, 2012| Exercises, Lower Body, Strength Training
It is summer season, and if you don’t like sweating it out in the gym, it is probably getting a bit hot for you to keep up your outdoor workout. If you have access to a pool, there is no reason why you can’t keep your workout up even

Strength Train to Relieve Back Pain

by Mackenzie M. June 19th, 2012| Strength Training
According to WebMD, about 25% of Americans are affected by back pain every year, and “they spend more time at the doctor’s office for back pain than for any other medical condition except high blood pressure and diabetes.”

To help get rid of this problem, many leading neuromuscular specialists are

Strength Training Considerations

by Angela Yorke June 11th, 2012| Strength Training
In the interest of pursuing a budget-friendly fitness routine, a person might opt to start training for strength independently of a gym or trainer. In these circumstances, it is important to be aware of the aspects of strength training that can ensure a routine’s longevity.

Unless you are doing a

Strength Training and Vegetarianism

by Jessica B. June 7th, 2012| Strength Training
The main goal of strength training is to build muscle tone. In order to build muscles, you need to combine repeated exercise with stretching, rest, and a healthy diet. Whether or not you are building muscle for bulk or definition, a protein rich diet can speed up the process

Fall to Build Strength

by Jessica B. May 29th, 2012| Strength Training
Falling – to build lower body strength?

I’ve spent a lot of time these last few months with people who are very passionate about martial arts. One thing I have noticed is they have an amazing amount of lower body strength. When we started comparing workout routines and basic training,

Introduction to Kettlebells

by Angela Yorke May 17th, 2012| Strength Training
Much like how the Hunger Games and Avengers movies have contributed to the current popularity of archery, interest in kettlebells grew when the movie 300 was released in 2006; interest has been renewed as people search out strength training methods that differ from the norm. A simple search

Upper Body Stretches

by Jessica B. May 8th, 2012| Strength Training, Upper Body
An important part of any workout routine is a good stretch afterwards. Many studies show that stretching after a workout accelerates muscle growth, and it also increases the rate of recovery. Not to mention, a good stretch just feels great. Here are a few straightforward stretches you should be

Pool Exercises: Core

by Mackenzie M. April 24th, 2012| Core, Strength Training
During the summer months there is no better place to work out your core than in a pool or some other refreshing body of water. Did you know that aquatic exercises actually burn fat faster than core exercises out of the water? Exercising in the water can actually ease

Don’t Fear High Intensity

by Angela Yorke April 16th, 2012| Strength Training
Building strength the “traditional” way may prove to be a bane for those with an impatient streak. Happily, high-intensity strength training offers an alternative to the tedious repetition that can feature in strength-building workouts. It’s also something to try if you feel that you’ve hit a wall and can’t

Upper Body Workout: Home Style

by Jessica B. April 12th, 2012| Strength Training, Upper Body
If you are starting to lose your momentum for your workouts now that New Year's Eve is a few months in the past, here are a few upper body exercises you can do while watching TV. No more excuses. These upper body exercises will give you increased strength. While

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