Fitness Mastery: Hypertrophy, HIIT & Running Optimization Written by Frederick S. Blackmon

Fitness Mastery: Hypertrophy, HIIT & Running Optimization

Comprehensive fitness involves a mix of strength training for hypertrophy, HIIT for metabolic health, and corrective exercises for postural alignment.

Is Running in Place a Good Cardio Exercise?

Published Jan,05 2018 | By Frederick S. Blackmon

Running in place can raise your heart rate and serve as cardio if you have no other options. But you're best off running outside or on a treadmill.

Bicep Exercises With a Cable Machine

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Frederick S. Blackmon

Dumbbells and barbells aren't for everyone. You might have an injury that limits your range of motion or simply find that free weights are cumbersome. You can still get bigger biceps by working out with the cable pull machine. The basic curling motion still builds the biceps muscle group effectively.

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Ideal Male Athlete Body Weight

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Frederick S. Blackmon

Determining the ideal male athlete body weight is a matter of perspective and aesthetic preference. This changes over time, but there are some timeless indicators, like body proportion and body mass index.

Female kick boxer with trainer in sparring

What Muscles Does Kickboxing Work?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Frederick S. Blackmon

Kickboxing is a martial arts style that teaches a mix of punches, kicks, knees and elbow strikes. The style's founders, Tatsuo Yamada and Osamu Noguchi, borrowed elements of Muay Thai fighting from Thailand, Taekwondo from Korea, and karate to make the modern form of kickboxing.