Improve your grip with these four movements. How’s your grip strength? Having grip strength is such a functional asset to have. It carries over into so many different movements and it’s involved in almost every upper body exercise (and some lower body ones too). So there’s every reason to want to make yours better. With […]
Research shows resistance training may improve body weight in young people. Childhood obesity is a growing problem in Australia and worldwide. New research has examined whether strength training at a young age might have positive effects on body fat percentage. Researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh and Dundee in Scotland looked at numerous studies on […]
Do you know the correct way to perform a deadlift? Deadlifts are one of the most important exercises you can perform in the gym — as long as you’re doing it safely and correctly. In this video, PT and bodybuilder Nathan Falcke takes you through his top five pointers for properly performing the deadlift so […]
What’s the best strategy for gaining strength and muscle? It’s been an ongoing argument in the bodybuilding and fitness world for decades. What’s better for gaining muscle size and strength: heavy or light weights? Recent research has found that lifting heavy weights is best for gaining strength but that growing bigger muscles can be achieved […]
Drop sets: use them to reach your fitness goals Drop sets are an intensity technique for weight training that can be used with almost any exercise. They’re simple to use but can bring massive results for your fitness goals, especially if you’re looking to gain muscle. What is a drop set? A drop set is […]
Strength training is a boon for the aging brain. Exercise has long been known to help physical fitness and health but it also plays a role in preserving the health of the brain as well. More research is emerging about the benefits of strength training on brain function, especially for aging populations. A new study, […]
Combining strength training with HIIT cardio fights the effects of aging, study finds. A new study has found that exercise — and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in particular — is great at delaying the aging process. Exercise causes cells to create more proteins for their mitcochondria, where energy is produced, and for their ribosome, whose […]
Exercise beneficial for breast cancer survivors, study finds. New research published in the journal Obesity suggests that a combination of resistance and aerobic exercise is extremely beneficial for survivors of breast cancer in managing the side effects of post-treatment hormones, as well as improving body composition and health outcomes overall. Post-menopausal breast cancer survivors take […]
No phone cardio is the way to go. Like to text or check your Facebook while you’re on the treadmill or going for a walk? New research suggests that’s not good for you or your workout. Two new studies published in the journals Computers in Human Behavior and Performance Enhancement & Health have found that […]
10 Gym Safety Tips. It’s never a bad time for a refresher course on gym safety but after the recent news that a gym member in Iowa, USA, died when he dropped 140 kilos on himself during a bench press, it’s more important than ever to know how to use the gym safely. Accidents in […]
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