Elite athletic performance and general fitness are sustained through structured hypertrophy strategies, sport-specific conditioning, and rigorous adherence to injury prevention protocols.
When it comes to training, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned workout veteran, there’s a time and place for low-intensity training sessions. They're a great way to introduce yourself to training, start back up after a hiatus, decrease stress on a battle-worn body or boost recovery between higher-intensity sessions.
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We all know that sitting for an extended period of time isn’t good for your health. But unfortunately, roughly 80 percent of jobs are now considered sedentary, and many involve sitting most of the day.
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Whether you want to be the next Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson or just want to perform better on the field or in the gym, building power is key. The problem is that traditional power-building exercises are usually also high-impact, which can put real stress on your muscles and joints.
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One of the most well-known strength and conditioning coaches, Dan John, once said, “If exercise was a pill, it would be the best-selling pill of all time.
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While breaking down the body into constituent body parts may not always be the ideal way to exercise, knowing which exercises are more efficient and functional is key when putting together a quality routine. Also, it’s not only which exercise is best, but, more importantly, how that exercise is executed.
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If you’re a frequent gym-goer, you’re likely very familiar with barbells, dumbbells and pull-up bars. You may even have found yourself utilizing suspension systems (TRX), kettlebells, resistance bands or perhaps battle ropes and sleds.
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It can be hard to make time for a workout, but luckily, a good workout doesn't have to be a long one. Here are 3 fast ones when you're short on time.
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Trendy exercises come and go. Some have been around, and will stay around, because they’ve proven themselves effective when performed correctly and have numerous variations. Among these exercises is the burpee and for good reason.
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The squat is a classic exercise that offers many benefits. Unfortunately, the squat can also cause back pain if done improperly.
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A look into which abdominal exercises are optimal for someone who has had a spinal fusion, taking into consideration limitations from the surgery.
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Both the chin up and neutral grip chin up are great exercises, but one may be better than the other in certain situations.
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Nothing can take the pep out of your stride when running like a muscle injury. Pain in your adductor muscles, or groin area, during or after a run can indicate a strained groin and can stop you in your tracks.
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As a runner, your quads, calves and hamstrings may be powerful, but you are lacking buns of steel. A common ailment among even the fastest of runners is that the stronger muscles of the legs fire, but the glutes just come along for the ride. Ideally, your glutes should stabilize the pelvis.
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While many of us are told that stretching will help alleviate our back pain or tightness, it may be doing more harm than good.
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In order to prevent or correct a kyphotic posture, certain exercises are suggested, and must be performed correctly!
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Looking for a different way to gain strength, boost power and torch calories? You can enhance the effectiveness of nearly any workout with one common piece of equipment. By adding the resistance of a cable machine to your exercises you can build your core strength, generate power during your workouts and burn calories.
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Back pain is a big problem for many people: According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, 75 to 85 percent of Americans will experience back pain during their lifetimes. Many cases are because of stress and strain, says as Gunnar Andersson, M.D.
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You’ll be hard-pressed to find a training program that doesn’t utilize supersets, tri-sets or giant sets. In many cases programs will contain all three -- for good reason! But are they right for you and your goals?
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For your body to continuously adapt and make progress, your training routine has to keep challenging your muscles. To do that, you have use more overall load. While adding more resistance or more sets or reps will do the trick, incorporating intensity boosts might be a more effective method.
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Hernias, although more common in individuals who strain their bodies, can be prevented with proper core training.
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