Top 5 Benefits of Strength Training
Strength training has several powerful benefits and it needs to be a part of any fitness program. Here are the top 5 benefits of strength training. 1. Reduces health risks. Strength training helps prevent cardiovascular disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, low back pain, and certain types of cancer. Even if you already suffer from one of these... more
7 Must Know Facts to Build Your Strength Training Routine
Building a strength training routine can be one of the trickiest parts of a fitness program. Ask 10 personal trainers what the best strength training routine is and you will get 10 different answers. Below are 7 must-know guidelines to use when building a strength training program. Each guideline provides the basic foundation that all strength training... more
The truth about strength training and weight loss
So you think that weight lifting is not for you, especially now that you are trying to lose weight? That could be no farther from the truth. There has forever existed the unwarranted myth that women who weight train will get too bulky, masculine, and look unfeminine. The truth is that most women do not produce enough testosterone to even come close... more
Exercise is Good for Your Health and Your Wallet, Evidence Shows
(ARA) – Budget-minded families are looking to cut expenses that seem like a luxury, or even just frivolous — including gym memberships. Yet mounting evidence suggests that cutting out the gym may be exactly the wrong move for even the most cash-strapped family. In its just-released report of annual health spending figures, published in... more