Calorie Counting – A Controversial Subject
In this weeks sports science news, is calorie counting a waste of time, resistance training for youth golfers, the menstrual cycle
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Strength Training
Strength training increases muscle mass, bone density, and joint stability, whilst reducing the disease development. Read on to explore how.
Can Static Stretching Build Muscle?
In this weeks sports science news, can static stretching build muscle?, too much protein consumption?, when to schedule balance training?
The Threat of Artificial Intelligence
In this weeks sports science news, AI training programs, resistance training for the elderly, staggered RDL’s.
Hypertrophy training: The Complete Guide (plus workouts)
Hypertrophy development is valuable as increased muscle mass is beneficial to athletic performance and a necessity for many sports.
Free weights vs machines: Is there any real difference?
It’s an age-old question when many people set foot in the gym – should you use free weights or machines?
Rep ranges: Are there any magic numbers with resistance training?
Anyone who has done any kind of resistance training would have heard about the importance of repetitions, or reps. But what are rep ranges, and why are they important?
How to get started with resistance training: What you need to know
Resistance training can develop increases in muscle hypertrophy, strength, power, and/or endurance. When programmed correctly, it is beneficial and safe for everybody. Here’s your ultimate guide.
Three key lessons that able-bodied athletes can learn from the Paralympics
Learn how Paralympic athletes work with coaches to get the most out of training.
How sleep impacts strength gains and what we can do about it
Understand the effect of sleep deprivation and sleep restriction on resistance training performance.
Youth Strength Training
Strength training is a widely accepted form of training for both children and adolescents, and can boost youths’ health and fitness.
