In any Weight training routine, there are basic guidelines that are sometimes overlooked or not done properly. They exist for the simple reason of safety and for you to get the best results from your workout to get muscle fast.In this article we take a look at one of several guides, warm up exercise. Warm up, if executed in the correct way will prepare your mind and body for a intense concentrated workout on any muscle building exercise.Before...more
Rock Star Triathlete recently has a triathlon book guru Staley Krause on to do an interview. Staley gave some great information on how to pick the perfect triathlon book out for your self. Here suggestions ranged from inspirational to education to nutrition and cross-training.Here are some of the top books Staley recommended.Inspirational Triathlon training book best choices - Theses are the top 5 triathlon books that will help you get pumped up...more
Recovering After Strength TrainingWhat you do after strength training is almost as important as what you do during your training. If you don't take care of yourself you'll be hindering your own progress. These are simple guidelines for what to do after your strength training. They aren't rocket science, but if you don't do them you'll just be getting in your own way. So, take a look below to get that extra edge on your training... Eat Protean! Eating after strength training is extremely important. This can make or break your gains! There is a 45 minute window of time after you've done strenuous exercise when your body desperately needs protean to build itself up. If you can eat something with lots of protean (eggs, meat of some kind, a protean shake, tofu, beans, fish, etc.) you can gain muscle very fast. But if you neglect this, your gains will be slower. This is a simple and relatively easy step to take, and it will really benefit your strength training in the long run. Don't Do Other Training If you've tired yourself out after strength training, if you're just beat, do not do more training! Don't! When you're tired (and soon to be sore) from exercise, your body is trying to tell...more
5 BS Facts About Strength Training That Everyone Thinks Are TrueThere's a lot of good info about strength training around. And a lot of crap too. You need to know the good from the bad to get stronger. Otherwise you'll just get hurt, or waste tons of time for no benefit… which is frustrating and depressing. So, here are some common pieces of...more
4 Common Strength Training Mistakes You Don't Know You're MakingIf you're strength training, you need to do it correctly. Otherwise you're just cutting into your gains - and potentially hurting yourself! If you don't know you're doing these errors, well, you need to find out and fix them as fast as possible. 1. Working Out Too Often...more
4 Essentials for Effective Strength Training PlansCreating good strength training plans helps accelerate your progress enormously. Knowing where you've been, where you are, and where you're going is of great help for making progress. If you don't record your workouts, you don't know how much you're getting better. Or even if you're getting better… So, here are some guidelines to kick your strength training plans into high gear! 1. Plan Before You Go To The Gym I've found that there's nothing more annoying than trying to put together your workout between lifts at the gym. OK, do I have 1 more set to do? 2 More? Oh, bollocks, I've been resting too long! It only takes 5 minutes, but will save you much nerve wracking later. Look over your workout from last time, decide and write down what you want to shoot for this time, and then get in the car to go to the gym. Saving time, worry, and brain cells? Priceless. 2. Record Everything If it's part of your workout, record it. Yes, even that little bit of spur-of-the-moment I-was-feeling-energetic-and-did-some-extra-pushups. If you measure it you can track it. And improve it ;-) It takes only a few extra seconds to record this stuff, and...more
Strength Training Conditioning EssentialsProper strength training conditioning takes a lot of effort. And improper conditioning takes just as much work. Follow the guidelines below to get the most benefit from your training time. Don't waste it!...more
3 Simple Strength Training IdeasSimple strength training refers to an attitude of getting 'back to basics'. Machines are fun, new and exotic strength training toys are cool, but in the end building strength is about working at the limits of what you...more
Essential Strength Training TipsThere's always more to know in terms of what's really essential strength training info, what you have to do, and even what you have to avoid. With the right strength training plans, information and tips on your side,...more
Strength Training Success: What Should You Do To Achieve It?The keys to strength training success aren't easy. But, fortunately, they are simple. Whether you're an advanced lifter or just starting, following these guidelines will help you...more
Offseason Strength Training Tips for Maximum PerformanceThe best athletes, whether professional, collegiate, or at any other level, don't use the offseason to sit around and relax. Instead, this period of time between games that count is all about...more