Comprehensive fitness involves a mix of strength training for hypertrophy, HIIT for metabolic health, and corrective exercises for postural alignment.
The Bulgarian split squat is a variation of a regular squat that's done with one leg. Done with the rear foot elevated on a bench, it builds lower body muscles without the additional stress on the back found with traditional squats.
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Women over 40 should include progressive strength training in their fitness routine. Strength training builds muscle tone and slows the muscle loss that starts to occur in the 40s and speeds up sharply after 50. Muscle loss combined with bone-density loss increases the chances of injury from falls in older women.
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Many people, particularly women, are worried that if they start weight training they will bulk up and end up bigger than they are now. There is no real definition of toned in the fitness world, but it is commonly accepted that getting toned involves adding muscle to have some muscle definition and losing fat.
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Knee pain is a common complaint among active people. Caused by injury, overuse or medical conditions, it can have a major impact on your quality of life. To prevent knee pain, the muscles and ligaments must be strengthened to provide better support for the joint.
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Muscle atrophy is a loss of muscle tissue due to disuse, disease or injury. A decrease in physical activity can lead to muscle loss in as little as 72 hours. Atrophy can occur more suddenly with illness or injury to the muscles or their nerves, and the muscles in the legs are among the first to weaken.
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