In keeping with mine and my company's stated goal to try to make some of the mysteries surrounding Fitness and Nutrition a tad clearer, today's article is about "Exercise Training" There are thousands ...

As you get stronger, you become able to lift heavier and heavier weights. That much is probably obvious. But what beginners sometimes miss is that it’s a bit of a chicken-and-egg situation: You become ...

Whether you’re looking to improve athletic performance, increase skill level, or boost overall fitness, applying the principle of specificity can help you get the results you need in a timely manner. ...

Ever heard the expression “Smelling the barn?” When a horse returns to within sniffing range of the stable after a long ride, the horse spontaneously increases its pace to get the darn thing over with ...

The FITT principle is a tried-and-true method of putting together an efficient workout plan. It’s especially useful if you’re someone who thrives on structure, as you can think of the components as a ...

Objectives Research supports the use of exercise to improve quality of life and reduce the side effects of breast cancer treatment, such as fatigue and decreased aerobic capacity. Previously published ...

In other words, progressive overload is a bit of a chicken-and-egg situation. As you get stronger, your workouts need to get harder to keep up. But in a sense you are also becoming stronger because ...