What if your strength training comes in less traditional form than dumbbells or machines? Devotees of disciplines like yoga and Pilates say they get all the lean muscle they need from their chosen disciplines. But I disagree. You will build some muscle with yoga asanas (poses) that have you supporting your body weight against gravity, […]
Core/multijoint exercises – the key to a better, more effective resistance workout
Core exercises – They are more effective at helping people reach their exercise goals. A core exercise must meet these two criteria: It should involve movement at two or more primary joints, they are also called multi joint exercises It should recruit one or more large muscle groups or areas (chest, shoulders, upper back, hips/thighs) […]
Push-ups – the ultimate core builder
I really like push-ups and always incorporate them to my workout plan. They’re the ultimate core builder. They work almost every muscle in your body. They are simple to do, and you need no equipment, just your floor and your own body weight. If you do them right and do them enough, they will give […]
Will lifting weights make woman body look muscle-bound and masculine?
No! Women I train gain about 9 percent of muscle mass, enough to make an enormous difference in their strength. But they loose a corresponding amount of fat – and since muscle is denser than fat, they become trimmer. They don’t complain about looking unfeminine. On the contrary, they are delighted with their slimmer figures. […]
Strength training – more benefits
Beside building muscles and increasing strength, strength training has more benefits: Halts bone loss – and restores bone Each year after menopause, a woman typically loses 1 percent of her bone mass – even more during the first five post menopausal years. Over time, she may develop osteoporosis, a condition in which bones become so […]
Why weight train?
Along with the other benefits of getting in shape – increased self-confidence, improved mood, longevity, and health – weight training has benefits of its own. While looking good in a bathing suit is great, there are even more reasons to get toned. Lifting weights builds muscles that can help you loose weight. Muscles burn more […]