Sets and reps are probably the most commonly used terminologies in weight training. The definition of a set is the number of repetitions performed without stopping, the definition of a rep (repetition) is the number of times you move a weight through the range of motion, then back again one time. An example of a repetition using barbell bench press would be …
So, you’ve just got into the gym and ready for your weights workout, but before you can begin you need to warm-up. Well simple, you just do 10 reps with the bar then stick a plate on each side, perform another 10 reps and hey presto your ready for your workout. Wrong! If you have …
One of the most common questions a beginner will ask themselves is: how much muscle can I expect to gain in a given amount of time? The short answer, nobody knows, it’s almost impossible to predict, because there are several factors that affect the rate of muscle growth. What annoys me is the number of infomercials, supplement …
If you have been lifting weights for a while now you should be familiar with the two types of exercise movements: compound exercises and isolation exercises. An isolation exercise is a single joint & muscle movement that moves a weight through its range of motion. For example dumbbell curls which use the elbow joint in conjunction with the biceps to …
The most overlooked and also most important part of lifting weights and building muscle is progressive resistance training. Regardless of the training program or exercises you are doing, it won’t make a difference unless you are progressively increasing something each time. So what is Progressive Resistance? Progressive resistance is a strength training method whereby overload …
We cover all the different types of protein in greater depth in their own sections on the site, but here is a brief overview of some of the different types of protein you are likely to encounter on the market. If you want to know more or one of them interests you, be sure to …
Best treadmill with tv screen Exercising on a treadmill has its benefits. It is an excellent tool to use during inclement weather and outside workouts are not an option. It is a viable option for someone who is hesitant about starting a running/walking program in the outdoors. Many use treadmills as a way to ease …
It’s a question I get asked by a lot of my readers: how long should I workout? It’s a difficult question to answer because everyone is different, but lifting weights longer than you need to is counterproductive, and in some cases could lead to overtraining. There seems to be a common census that you should …
The best equipment for a home workout would always be the rowing machine. If I would ever choose just one piece of gym equipment for my training sessions, it’d be a rowing machine. I understand it’s a rowing machine, and the name suggests an outdoor use. But the thing is, rowing machines are quite convenient …
The NordicTrack T 7.5 S treadmill has a similar deck measurements, weight limit, and offers a similar scope of exercise programs as the T 8.5 S model that we’ve just secured here. Nonetheless, its reassure has a littler presentation, and the machine is outfitted with just a 3.0 CHP engine (not a 3.5 CHP). It’s …
