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Benefits of Strength Training
There
are numerous physical and psychological benefits to strength training, including
increased self-esteem, confidence and self-worth. Any well-balanced workout regimen
requires both cardiovascular and strength training.
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Making
Time For Strength Training
This article covers some excellent
suggestions on how you can incorporate strength training in a busy schedule. Chad
offers ideas on how to do short, but intense resistant workouts, thereby maximizing
your efficiency.
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Factors
Affecting Strength
By understanding the six primary factors that affect strength training you can
better realize your individual ability to achieve strength and muscle development.
Gender, age and type of muscle fiber all come into play when determining the type
of strength training program that is best suite for you.
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Strength
Training Principles and Guidelines: Part One
Almost
any form of exercise will stimulate some degree of strength and muscle development.
Unfortunately, misconceptions, myths, and misunderstandings plague the fitness
industry, especially in regard to strength training. There is a huge attrition
rate among those starting a strength training program primarily because most people
are not taught the principles essential for a safe and effective program...
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Strength
Training Principles and Guidelines: Part Two
In
this section Chad covers the importance of forcing blood to your muscles and proper
lifting speed. The guidelines that are discussed are extremely important for your
safety and the effectiveness of your strength training program.
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Strength
Training Principles and Guidelines: Part Three
This
article discusses the importance of proper lifting technique, exercising through
the full range of motion, proper exercise sequence, and the correct number of
sets to do for what you're trying to achieve.
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Strength
Training Principles and Guidelines: Part Four
Chad
discusses the amount of weight you should use and the number of repetitions you
should do for the results you desire. You'll learn how to gradually increase the
weight used to stimulate further gains.
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Strength
Training Principles and Guidelines: Part Five
In
this article Chad reviews exactly how to avoid the common mistake of over training.
Weightlifting, especially in an intense program, produces tissue microtrauma.
It is important to follow the right program to avoid burn out and injury.
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Chad
Tackett is President of Global Health & Fitness. Learn how you can have your own
personal online trainer, dietician and motivator at http://www.global-fitness.com
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