What does it mean to train in the zone? Some people getting into the zone is for a long distance run, or maybe a road bike race. Others it may be a after a cup (or three) of coffee and in the office typing away. This zone is more of a mental mindset, but when [...]
According to the researchers at Kean University in New Jersey, the “ideal recovery beverage would provide both the carbohydrate with proteins needed for muscle glycogen synthesis and the fluid needed for re-hydration, be easily obtained, palatable and well tolerated.” A surprising beverage that meets all the criteria is the old-time favorite, chocolate milk. Chocolate milk, [...]
Power training has become increasingly popular amongst general population training. Technically power is defined as the work divided by time, or the speed at which you can do a particular task. In contrast strength is the amount of force you can generate at a specific force, and power is how fast you can generate that [...]
The health and performance benefits of weight training are well known for athletes. However not every athletes can afford or have access to a certified strength coach. There are plenty of weight training programs on the internet, but the internet also contains an abundance of misinformation. A good place to start is to base your [...]
There are over 1 million firefighters that work in the United States. The job requirements of the firefighter vary but can include actives such as extracting people from cars and buildings, being the emergency first responders, and general community service. As fire prevention technology becomes more advanced the roll of the firefighter has evolved as [...]
If your goal is to become leaner, stronger, build muscle or increase performance in a given sport the most important variable is consistency. If a workout leaves you so stiff and sore that you can’t move for a week, results will come slowly at best. However if you can reduce soreness and restore strength levels [...]
Fat loss is all about caloric expenditure. We must burn more calories than we take in. While on the quest for fat loss, many people place far too much focus on how many calories they are burning during their exercise sessions. If you train in the proper way, you can actually greatly enhance the total [...]
Before cable machines and Bose balls, even before kettle bells and dumbbells people trained using their own bodyweight. Although this type of training developed out of necessity it has stood the test of time. Bodyweight training goes back thousands of years and was the chosen training method for the Greeks, Romains and Navy SEALS and [...]
One of the many benefits of strength training is the ability to develop stronger, tougher bones. Many gym rats will tell you about how resistance training causes micro trauma to the muscle, then during rest the muscle is able to rebuild slightly becoming stronger and bigger. Well, the same can apply to your bones too! [...]