Resistance Training program shorter than P90X
I have found this resistance training program to be a great program for women. It's called CHALEAN EXTREME. Maybe you have heard of CHALENE JOHNSON? She's a celebrity trainer for Beachbody. She has ...
strength (weights) training how often
is it still beneficial if I do strength (weights) training only twice per week? (I run 4-5 times per week). I want to prevent injury in my legs (for running) and strengthen my upper body as I use it v ...
If You DON'T Want To Look Bulky, DO Strength Training!
Incorporating strength training into your workout program will help build muscle and bone, both good things, especially as we grow older, but many women think that lifting weights will give them arms ...
Weight Lifting May Remove Toxins
In Gloria Steinem's book, 'Revolution from Within,' she interviews Patti Davis, the daughter of the late President Reagan, about her weight training. Davis had such a barrage of unwanted contact every ...
Strength Training During Marathon Training
As runners, sometimes we tend to put so much focus on leg strength, we neglect to work the rest of our bodies. Even when training for a marathon, it’s important to add some resistance training a cou ...
Yay, more strength training!
I was finally able to get in SEVEN strength training sessions this month! There is a gym at my job. So, I would try out weight lifting and swim laps afterwards. I noticed that the swimming help me g ...
Strength Training for Golf-Protect Your Back, Improve Your Game
Did you know that stretching and strength training exercises can help protect your lower back from injuries associated with the repetitive motion of golf swings, and that the exercises may also help y ...
Strength Training Now Must Include the Element of Balance
There was an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal this past weekend. No, not about stock or bonds, but about balance exercises and weight training – and their popularity. http://online.w ...
Body Sculpting to strength train
If you are looking for ways to begin toning and strength training, but are intimidated, or at a loss of how to begin (I know I was), I would HIGHLY recommend checking out whether your local gym offers ...