Category: Strength Training
Strength Training- use body weight or weight machines?
August 5th, 2009, 2 Comments
Strength or weight training can be done using various methods such as:
using own body weight- example push ups
using weight machines- you normally find in a gym like a leg press, chest pullover or a cable machine
using free weights – example dumbells and barbells
Using Body Weight
The advantage of using your body weight in doing strength training [...]
The Body Principal- Exercise Program for Life
June 11th, 2009, Comments Off
When I was a teenager, my mom bought the book “The Body Principal” written by Victoria Principal. Victoria Principal is well known for her role in the soap opera Dallas. This book hit the market during the time when aerobics were popular and mega gyms are probably not around yet. But the emphasis is different- it offers a [...]
Possible Cause of Chronic Muscle Soreness During Strength Training
November 28th, 2008, Comments Off
Are you in into strength training and wonder why you constantly suffer from chronic muscle soreness and dull pain?
When you go and visit the physician or physiotherapist on suspicion of an injury or muscle tear, they could not find anything wrong with you. Nothing shows up in scans and tests. And yet, you find that [...]
How to Make the Best Out of Your Weight Training
November 11th, 2008, 1 Comment
When it comes to weight or strength training, which one you think will be more effective?
A. Doing 2 sets each time 2 times a week, or
B. Doing 1 set each time 3 times a week (every alternate day)?
The answer- you will benefit more from 2 sets (or better still 3 sets) each time twice a [...]
Strength training- danger of overtraining one muscle group and ignoring the rest
October 14th, 2008, Comments Off
Many gym goers focus on only certain particular part of their bodies during strength training. This is very dangerous because it will result in muscle imbalance- and on the long run, increases the risk of injury on other underdeveloped muscles. Example:
1. Focusing on the biceps and ignoring other parts such as shoulders (deltoids), chest (pectorals) [...]
Go for the Real Thing- Differenciate Fact & Fads of Exercise
May 5th, 2008, 3 Comments
When I first started developing interest in fitness, health and proper eating, I came across so many conflicting information. The same magazine can say conflicting things- one month they say a diet is bad, then few issues later, they say that research had found that taking that diet is good. There are so many books- [...]
8 Common Misconceptions & Fears about Strength Training
April 26th, 2008, 1 Comment
Weight or strength training is a very important component of an exercise program. Many people who work out in the gym or start any exercise program always only focus on the cardio.
If you are one of those weight machine phobic folks, does any of the below describes you?
you have no interest to look like a [...]
Abdomen Crunches Alone Will Not Give You a Flat Tummy
February 17th, 2008, Comments Off
More and more people are discovering that abdomen crunches and sit ups alone just will not flatten the tummy. Because of so many conflicting info that I’ve received, I’ve decided to try if it works. It doesn’t, as evident on a previous Tummy Project that I have tried- focusing on crunches. Now, I am no [...]
