Archive for the ‘Strength Training’ Category
Monday, June 9th, 2008 |
Can I lose weight by lifting weights? It is a good question. And the answer is if that is the intention of your weight lifting regimen - yes. Now of course in the classic story of the “98 pound weakling” who got sand kicked in his face on the beach and then went on to become Charles Atlas - weight lifting lead to increased muscle mass and weight gain - and of course even today many people lift weights to “bulk up”. But a properly designed weight lifting workout can be used to burn fat, increase metabolism and lose weight.
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Sunday, June 8th, 2008 |
Yes. Just ask that question to a “bodybuilder” or a “weightlifter” and you will get an earful of an answer. While it is true that bodybuilders and weightlifters will both train with weights - they are two very distinct sports, with two very distinct goals in mind, especially when we are talking about them on the professional level.
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Is there a Difference Between Weight Lifting and Body Building?
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Saturday, June 7th, 2008 |
Weightlifting is a great way to be fit life. For the layperson there really is no workout routine with more overall health benefit then weightlifting. But lets not forget that weightlifting is also a competitive sport, so we thought you might be interested in some Weightlifting World Records.
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Friday, June 6th, 2008 |
Weightlifting is no known to a be great workout for anybody, any sex and just about any age or fitness level. There is not a single human being on the planet above the age of 8 that can not benefit from reducing fat and building lean muscle mass. That having been said, what then is best weightlifting routine to do that? Take a look at the list I gave you at the start of this paragraph - quite a broad range of people right? And do you think a routine for a 70 year old woman whose weightlifting goal is to increase some strength and fight the effects of osteoporosis - could possibly be the same as a 24 year old competitive bodybuilder? Of course not - the best weightlifting routines are the ones that are best FOR YOU - and for your individual goals.
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Best Weight Lift Routines - What the Pros Say
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Thursday, June 5th, 2008 |
You are about to get started with a weightlifting program and now you are wondering should I workout in a gym or purchase home equipments and workout at home? Each have their advantages and disadvantages and experts agree it matters far less where you work out then how you workout. As long as you learn properly and lift properly you pretty much physically can get the same work out with the right weightlifting routine at home, as you can in any gym.
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Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 |
Weightlifting can be fun. Weightlifting is a great way to get in shape and stay in shape. But like any physical activity weightlifting is not without some inherent risks. The good news is that most of not all of the potentials injuries that can result form weightlifting can be avoided by practicing good technique an observing proper safety precautions.
The most common injury related to weightlifting is a back injury. Almost all weightlifting related back injuries occur due to improper technique or lifting beyond ones limitations. Both situations can be easily avoided. If yo are prone to a back injury or already have an injured back perhaps you should avoid the weight lifting exercises that are the most common causes of back injury such as Squats or Deadlifts.
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Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008 |
Weightlifting, especially if you are going to be using free weights, is not something that should be approached without getting proper training or instruction first. Most injuries that are reported due to weightlifting, or most reasons why people fail to achieve the goals they are going for, are because of improper weightlifting technique. While you can and many do, learn the basic techniques of the basic weightlift exercises from a video or on-line virtual program, still many believe the best way to learn is with a Personal Trainer.
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Monday, June 2nd, 2008 |
Protein is an essential nutrient for building muscle, and therefore it is an essential part of any weightlifters routine. But protein is not stored in the body, and since it is used to build muscle, the more your build up, the more protein you use, and the more protein you need. It is difficult if not impossible for serious weightlifters to take in all the protein they need to build all that muscle. Most foods that are high in protein are also very high in fat, and as weightlifters or bodybuilders you always want to limit your fat intake. Also most heavy duty lifters have a diet that is high in carbs to bulk up and provide energy - again foods that are high in carbohydrates, are usually low in protein. So most weightlifters will get their protein form shakes made with protein powders.
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Sunday, June 1st, 2008 |
You cannot open a weightlifting or muscle magazine without seeing dozens of ads for nutritional supplements. And truth is if you want to bulk up faster and put on weight, supplements can help. But it important not to believe all the hype. While nutritional supplementation can help with building muscle, there are no short cuts, and no substitutes for proper training and weightlifting.
The idea of nutritional supplementation for weightlifting and bodybuilding is a simple one. We know that there is a basic equation to building muscle through weightlifting and resistance training: push your muscles to their limits, followed by appropriate rest to build new muscle, and give your body the proper nutrients it needs to build muscle. Supplementation comes in at that last part of the equation. While many lifters can develop a good routine of “on again/off again” training and can stick to it - always eating the right foods that give the body what it needs to build muscle and build muscle quickly isn’t always that easy. Supplements make sure you are giving the body what it needs to recover and build muscle after workingout.
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Weight Lifting and Nutritional Supplements
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