Use Eccentric Training to Improve Max Lifts, Says New Study
Many lifters acknowledge that eccentric muscle actions may have a greater potential to elicit gains in strength and size. In a recent Journal of Strength
Many lifters acknowledge that eccentric muscle actions may have a greater potential to elicit gains in strength and size. In a recent Journal of Strength
What’s the best periodization method for increasing strength? There are a lot of ways to answer that question. A recent a study in the Journal
Many athletic programs employ dynamic stretching in order to avoid the negative effects of static stretching. However, a recent study in the Journal of Strength
Generally I don’t care much for sweets, but I do have a sweet tooth for chocolate. Since I don’t like overly sweetened or manufactured desserts,
Massage has long been used to recover from intense exercise. A recent study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research examined whether or not
Many athletes and coaches estimate their resting energy expenditure so they can better evaluate how many calories they should be consuming daily in order to
The impact of glycemic index and glycemic load on health and longevity is still being discovered. In a recent PLoS ONE study, researchers sought to
Strength is paramount to staying healthy and active as you age. It is important to learn how strategies for developing muscle mass, such as blood
Group health and wellness initiatives are more popular than ever. But just like freshmen level college courses, group size seems to be getting larger and
Weight cutting is a common practice in many sports. In a recent Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research article, researchers examined the role of electrolyte
Compression clothing has had a mixed history when it comes to scientific literature. With the number of brands and types of compression gear available, the
Elite ultra-marathon runners tend to be older than athletes of other disciplines. A recent BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation article examined the relation between
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