The bench press is the king of strength exercises— regardless of the popularity of functional training, kettlebells, cross training, or yoga. The bench press is the hallmark of a man’s strength.
Almost every health club and college physical education program on the planet has a core training class, which specifically targets muscles in the thorax that support the spine. The basic concept behind these classes is...
Thursday, 23 June 2011 00:00
Written by Thomas Fahey, Ed.D.
High-Intensity Interval Training Does Not Increase Cardiac Output
Canadian researchers caused a stir when they discovered that short bouts of 30-second high-intensity exercise produced changes similar to prolonged endurance training programs.
Trekking Poles Decrease Injuries During Nordic Walking
Tuesday, 21 June 2011 14:11
Written by Thomas Fahey, Ed.D.
Trekking Poles Decrease Injuries During Nordic Walking
British scientists discovered that people using the poles reported a lower perception of effort and reduced muscle pain and soreness during and after a climb of Mount Snowdon in Wales. Nordic walking is a terrific fat burner and an enjoyable activity that you can do almost anywhere. (Medicine Science Sports Exercise, 43: 140-145, 2011)
Heavy and Light Loads Stimulate Satellite Cell Formation
Tuesday, 21 June 2011 14:09
Written by Thomas Fahey, Ed.D.
Heavy and Light Loads Stimulate Satellite Cell Formation
Danish researchers found that intense training with light loads increased satellite cells as well as heavier loads. This study showed that increasing muscle size is possible with a variety of training approaches.
