lactate threshold

Volume of Power Cleans Determines Athlete's Lactate Levels

Lactate level and lactate threshold are hot topics in the fitness world. Researchers recently examined different sets of cleans - 3, 6, or 9 reps - to see how it changed lactate levels.

Posted by Doug Dupont
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Dear Coach: Does Exercise Affect Milk Supply?

My wife is worried that exercise - especially training with weights - will interfere with breastfeeding. Will exercise decrease her milk supply?

Posted by Nicole Crawford
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"Talk Test" Put to the Test

Is the age old "talk test" actually a good measure of heart rate and exertion? A new study reveals the answer.

Posted by Becca Borawski Jenkins
to Strength & Conditioning

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Workouts

Awake & Evolve Workouts

Yoga Sequences, Cycle 5 - Yoga for Travel, Week 7

Yoga Sequences for Travel will help support you before, during and after your travels.

Beginner Workouts

Beginner Workout: Cycle 3, Week 3

Whether you're a "clean slate," have taken time off, or simply lack training experience, Bret Hamilton's beginner workouts can help you build a base of stability, mobility, balance, and strength.

Bodyweight Workouts

Bodyweight Workout: Cycle 11, Week 6

Cycle eleven of the bodyweight workout series focuses on developing balance and strength with the use of one-limbed movements.

Firefighter Workouts

Firefighter Workout: Cycle 1, Week 4

Firefighting requires a unique set of skills and physical abilities. Build the stamina, strength, endurance, and power you need to perform in physically and mentally demanding situations.

Frogman Workouts

Frogman Workouts: Cycle 8, Week 5

Cycle eight of Frogman workouts helps you push your endurance in the water while handling objects and navigating obstacles.

Gymnastics Workouts

Gymnastics Workout: Cycle 4, Week 11

Gymnasts have not only amazing strength, but incredible flexibility. The fourth cycle of Breaking Muscle gymnastics workouts increase your strength and flexibility while boosting muscular endurance.

Kettlebell Workouts

Kettlebell Workout: Cycle 10, Week 8

This cycle of kettlebell workouts focuses on increasing coordination, explosive power, core strength, and overall conditioning while protecting joint mobility.

Mature Athlete Workouts

Mature Athlete: Cycle 9, Week 12

Cycle 9 of the Mature Athlete workouts is a unique 24-week fitness program. Weeks 1-12 focus on winning a Master's swimming event. Weeks 13-24 emphasize winning a 5k run event.

MMA & BJJ Workouts

BJJ & MMA Workouts: Cycle 6 (Phase 1) - Week 2

PHASE 1 is designed to build a good base of work capacity and strength by manipulating volume and intensity in the early off-season, away from important competition.

Mommy Workouts

Mommy Workout: Third Trimester, Cycle 2 - Week 40

The third trimester workouts focus on regular movement throughout the day, long walks or hikes once a week, and easily modified bodyweight workouts.

Special Forces Workouts

Special Forces Workout: Cycle 1, Week 9

Whether you want to join Special Forces or train at this level, this nine-month program uses an intelligent progression incorporating injury-proofing, strength, stamina, and toughness training.

Sport Specific Workouts

Sport Specific: Lacrosse - Week 12

This twelve-week lacrosse program is designed to improve strength and power while maintaining shoulder health.

Strength & Conditioning Workouts

Strength & Conditioning: Dave Whitley, Week 3

Dave Whitley's four-week old-time strongman training program focuses on getting stronger and better through consistent practice instead of just doing more.

Strongman Workouts

Strongman: Cycle 5, Week 8

Follow this cycle of Strongman workouts to improve explosive strength and increase your max lifts.

Triathlon Workouts

Triathlon Workout: Cycle 3 (Sprint Distance) - Week 2

This programming has been designed for the beginner to train for a sprint distance triathlon; however, anyone can use it.

Women's Workouts

Women's Workout: Cycle 14, Week 2

Cycle fourteen of the Women’s workout focuses on lower body strength and conditioning.

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