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Frequency Not Volume Is The Answer For Building Muscle Strength, Research Shows
The dilemma of whether you should programme lots of small workouts or do less frequent, higher volume sessions is one that many athletes consider. Different coaches have different approaches, and it’s hard to know if one is actually better than...
The Advantages Of Tri-Set Training For Muscle Growth
Tri-set training is something most athletes have dabbled with, but few use it consistently in their workouts.It essentially consists of three different exercises all rolled into one set with minimal rest between each (usually no more than about 10 seconds)....
How To Warm Up For A 1 Rep Max
Achieving a new one rep max is a big aim for many athletes and a good measure of improvements in strength.Warming up for a big effort that puts a lot of strain on your body is important. It gives you...
New Study Reveals The Optimal Amount Of Exercise Per Week
As athletes, we typically exercise more than the recommended 150-300 minutes of exercise a week. Fitness for us goes beyond the point of just healthy living and becomes an integral part of our lives. While we usually ignore it...
How To Increase Your 1 Rep Max
The maximum weight you can lift in a given exercise (1 rep max) is a common way to measure your progression of strength over time.As athletes, we want to be building towards something, so setting ambitious goals helps motivate us...
How Many Push-Ups Could You Do In 1 Hour? World Record Broken
The world record for the most push-ups in one hour has been broken by Daniel Scali from Adelaide, Australia. The 28-year-old mechanic completed 3,182 push-ups by using a 12 seconds on, 6 seconds off technique.That was enough to surpass the...
Going On Holiday? Here are 4 Tips For Maintaining Fitness
It’s the holiday season and while it’s important to relax and get into a different headspace when you’re away, some athletes don’t want to lose everything they’ve worked for in the last few months.You might be aiming to stick 100%...
Scientists Think They Can Create A Pill To Give Benefits Of Exercise
The fantasy of creating a pill to give us benefits that you’d normally have to work hard for has been around for some time. It’s why the concept of the film Limitless is so appealing - instant ability and results...
How Does Strength Training Make You Run Faster
If you’re relatively new to running, you might not have considered how strength training can make you faster. Alternatively, if you’ve been a part of the running community for some time, strength training is probably something you know about and...