There are 3 main types of contraction that you will commonly see in any gym workout: concentric, isometric, and eccentric. To illustrate...

The Bench Press is one of the most important compound exercises you can do. Not only is it crucial for upper-body muscular development,...

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How to Set, Review, and revise short - medium and long term SMART Goals: Why bother goal setting? Goal setting can be used as a strategy...

Cardio warms you up to do resistance training, right? Some light cardio will increase your heart rate and warm up your muscles. Many...

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Lots of people choose a career in the fitness industry for very similar reasons. But what are they and are all the benefits well known?...

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The barbell deadlift is one of the best exercises around. Whether you want to build muscle, burn fat, increase athleticism, or focus...

When creating a periodized program (or any program, for that matter) for athletes, there are several factors to keep in mind. This...

Often overlooked in program design is the importance of incorporating exercises for maintaining bone health. Bones function in the body...

After spending 15 years as a health and exercise professional, I look back on my early years and sometimes contemplate the mistakes ive...