Body Composition - Introduction What is body composition, and why is it important? When you get on the scales to see how much weight you have lost (or gained!), the scales tell you one thing and one thing only – your total body mass. No differentiation is made between the various components that make up your weight. While your total weight is an exciting … [Read more...] about What Is Body Composition & Why It’s Vital for Health & Fitness
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Knees Hurt When Squatting? 5 Mistakes You’re Probably Making
Why Your Knees Hurt When You Squat Do your knees hurt when squatting? If yes, there are five form errors you might be making. Squats are arguably the most remarkable exercise in your workout routine. Not only are they the best way to strengthen and build your legs, but they're also a functional movement that most people do many times a day. Sitting down … [Read more...] about Knees Hurt When Squatting? 5 Mistakes You’re Probably Making
The Best Beginner Bodyweight Workout Plan in Only 30 Minutes
Beginner Bodyweight Workout - Introduction What is the best beginner bodyweight workout plan in only 30 minutes? Bodyweight strength training, also known as calisthenics, has always been popular. After all, people have been working out for centuries, but gyms and training equipment are both much more recent developments. A lot of people mistakenly … [Read more...] about The Best Beginner Bodyweight Workout Plan in Only 30 Minutes
One Rep Max Calculator – 5 Ways How to Find Your 1RM
One Rep Max Calculator - Introduction Your one-rep max is the foundation of many strength training programs because they involve lifting a prescribed percentage of your one-repetition maximum, or 1RM for short. However, if you are a newer lifter, you may not know what your 1RM is or how to discover it. Also, you might want to know how to manipulate … [Read more...] about One Rep Max Calculator – 5 Ways How to Find Your 1RM
NASM OPT Model – A Guide to Optimum Performance Training
NASM OPT™ Model - Introduction What is the NASM OPT Model? The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) built the OPT™ model as a scalable fitness system to meet the challenges of a sedentary society. First, you need to understand the negative consequences of what scientists now refer to as sitting disease. Then, you can then see how the NASM OPT … [Read more...] about NASM OPT Model – A Guide to Optimum Performance Training