Archive for the ‘Strength Training’ Category
Saturday, May 31st, 2008 |
Guy or gal you work hard as a weightlifter or bodybuilder to get ripped. And we know your greatest pleasure is to show off the fruits of your labors, whether that is in competition, in the gym or on the beach. But lets face it - though you may want to, you can’t just walk around in a speedo or a thong in the office or down at the super market. But that doesn’t mean you cant wear clothes that are comfortable and make you bod look great no matter where you are day or night.
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Fashions for the Weight Lifter and Body Builder
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Friday, May 30th, 2008 |
Weightlifting is more than just a great way to stay in shape; in fact it is more than just exercise it is a sport. There are both pro and amateur competitive weightlifters, not to mention bodybuilders. And like any sport weightlifting has its share of accessories. Here are some of the essentials.
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Thursday, May 29th, 2008 |
When it comes to exercise equipment, with the possible exception of the jump rope you really cant get much more basic then the gear you need for weight lifting. The first body builders probably just used very big rocks! But seriously, one of the nice thing about weight lifting is not only is it a great way to get in shape, and build strength and self confidence - it does not really require any real fancy or expensive equipment.
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Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 |
Training and learning proper techniques is the safest way to weight lift. You can get books that illustrate the basic weightlifting exercises, and offer some really good weightlifting workout programs. There are 100’s of weightlifting and strength training videos available. But probably the closest thing you can get to a personal trainer if you cant afford to go that route - is an online. “virtual trainer” There are many very good Online Weightlifting Courses available.
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Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 |
Weightlifting and weight training especially with free weights requires training and instruction for proper technique. Weightlifting with improper techniques can cause many problems from simply not stimulating the targeted muscle groups to serious injury. But not all of us can afford a gym membership or a personal trainer. For them a good set of barbells and a quality instructional video is all they need.
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Monday, May 26th, 2008 |
It’s a dilemma many of us workout heads face. How do I stick with my routine when I am traveling? I know several avid weightlifters who plan there business trips around their “off days”. But not everyone has that luxury and we all know how hard it is to comeback after any kind of significant break from lifting. But there are a few ways to weightlift on the road so that you do not have to miss a single squat.
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Sunday, May 25th, 2008 |
Today more and more people are foregoing a gym membership and choosing to weightlift and strength train in the comfort and privacy of their own homes. While a set of dumbbells is probably the most cost effective way to do so - more and more people with the space and the budget are opting for a home gym machine. Universal type home gyms or circuit trainers are not cheap, however the prices have come down over the years. There are some very good home gyms for weightlifting that are under 1000.00. Most major manufactures offer some kind of financing, so for the cost of a monthly gym membership - if you prefer to train at home, you can have a quality home gym.
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Best Home Gyms for Weight Lifting and Strength Training
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Friday, May 23rd, 2008 |
Weightlifting is the theory of building muscle by applying force to a weight to overcome the force of gravity. Its the idea of putting stress on a muscle, the way the body reacts to that stress is to overcome it by making the muscle stronger. The weight can be a “free weight” like a barbell or dumbbell or a weight machine.
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Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 |
If you are the parent of a “troubled teenager” - you may be at your wits end of what you can do to help them. Many child behavior specialists agree that for a teens with certain behavior problems especially those related to attention deficit or defiance disorders, the routine of a regular exercise regimen can do wonders. Weightlifting can be a perfect activity for this. Weightlifting can help focus a teen’s attention. It can teach him or her about setting goals and obtaining them. Weightlifting can give a teen focus, an outlet for stress and other aggressive emotions. Weightlifting in a gym environment can teach teens about cooperation and working with others as they spot for other lifters. Building muscle builds self-esteem and confidence two aspects of personality that experts agree are often found lacking in teens with depression or other problems.
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