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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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-train Minimum Twice a Week
Check this out folks!
American College of Sports Medicine and American Heart Association updated their physical activity guidelines.
It is highly suggested that you strength-train at least tw ...
Opposites Attract, Strength Training is a Balancing Act
Women’s upper arm strength increases when they have children. Why? Picking up babies and toddlers require the use of their biceps. However, an imbalance occurs since few moms use the triceps with th ...
