Core Concepts In Core Training [Part 1]
The need for core training has reached mythical proportions. Ask a personal trainer and they’ll tell you… The most in-demand objective is the banishment of weak core muscles. A plank …
Bins and Needles, and Light Weights for Fat Loss
Sitting high on the pile of fitness myths that won’t die is the following: High reps burn more fat and you should train with light weights for fat loss. Proponents …
Rise of the Machines vs Free Weights
Today we’ll dip our toes into the rushing torrent that is comparing free weights to machines. It’s a debate that’s stood the test of time, firmly dividing gyms into an …
Should We Train to Failure or a Relative Intensity?
Should we train to failure, or is it better to leave a couple of reps in the tank? We know we should be training hard, but what’s hard enough or too …
Does Stretching Between Sets Help?
Many moons ago our ancestors of the old intuitive-lifting era claimed that stretching between sets helped you grow more muscle. Previous research has suggested that passive interset stretching might positively …
Protein Needs For Women Who Lift
Due to popular demand, I brushed up on some recent studies on the protein needs for women who lift. While most of the research on protein requirements is conducted on men, there …