Why physical activity? Our lives are becoming increasingly sedentary, meaning our levels of physical activity are very low, due to the use of motorized transport and associated hours spent in […]
What is aerobic fitness? Aerobic fitness, also known as cardiorespiratory endurance, cardiorespiratory fitness, cardiovascular fitness, or aerobic capacity, is a physical trait that reflects the capacity of the body’s circulatory […]
When it comes to maximizing your efforts in the gym, nutrition plays an essential role. The importance of proper pre- and post-workout nutrition can’t be emphasized enough. This isn’t just […]
Training without an objective is like walking with a blindfold! And, besides commitment, and quality programming, training success also requires realistic goal-setting. If it took you 5 years to become […]
Strength training is the process of exercising with progressively heavier resistance to build or retain muscle. Strength training is essential because it helps: Increase muscle mass (lean body mass) Increase […]
Loading Basics: Resistance, Progression and Frequency Resistance: People who weigh the same could have different strength capacities. It is thus important not to focus on load (in weight) but the […]
Major muscle groups to target When selecting exercises for your strength routine, it is important to choose at least one exercise for each major muscle group. This prevents muscle imbalances […]