by webcontempo | Feb 29, 2016 | Fit Tips
Are Machines Enough? Breaking down another myth. We’ve always been taught that strength training on machines is okay for people looking to get a bit stronger or improve body composition. However, if you really want to maximize your improvements as a well-rounded...
by webcontempo | Feb 10, 2016 | Fit Tips
Improving Speed: Targeting Fast Twitch Muscle Fibers in Long Distance Runners Humans possess two fundamental classifications of muscle fibers: slow twitch and fast twitch. Slow twitch muscle fibers are used constantly during almost all activities of daily living....
by webcontempo | Feb 10, 2016 | Fit Tips
Low Force (Not “Light” Weight) = Safe The common assumption is that lifting a weight that is “heavy” predisposes a trainee to a musculoskeletal injury. The reality is that the weight is just one part of the equation. During a strength training exercise, the goal...
by webcontempo | Feb 9, 2016 | Fit Tips
How to Measure Progress (and Some Perspective) The number of reps performed and the amount of weight used. On every exercise during every workout the goal should be to either (1) perform more repetitions with the same weight used during the last workout or (2) lift...
by webcontempo | Feb 4, 2016 | Fit Tips
3 Research-Based Mental Health Benefits of Strength Training When we discuss the many benefits of strength training, we commonly focus on the physiological benefits: Increased muscle strength, enhanced resting metabolic rate, improved bone mineral density and reduced...
