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
Recovery After Strength Training
by Angela Yorke November 4th, 2011| Strength Training
The same commitment you bring to strength training sessions should also be carried into the recovery period that follows. Most of the time, people forget that physical exertion causes “injury†to muscles. Accordingly, muscles that have healed adequately from injury are stronger and last longer, i.e., you gain strength
Mistakes in Strength Training
by Angela Yorke October 6th, 2011| Strength Training
Strength training is a component you cannot neglect if you aim to build overall fitness. For most people, strength training involves a few hours in the weight room weekly, while others prefer isometrics. Whatever your choice of strength building routine, it’s important to avoid making mistakes that could hamper
Strength Training: Doing It Right
by Angela Yorke July 15th, 2011| Strength Training
Modern man is constantly prodded to do more, and do it better than everyone else. As such, it’s no surprise that most people throw themselves into a strength-training regimen, only to have to stop soon after to recuperate from injury.
Images of relaxed-looking athletes bench-pressing 150 lbs are nothing new, and
Images of relaxed-looking athletes bench-pressing 150 lbs are nothing new, and