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Using a Weight Bench
A weight bench is what you may expect: a sturdy, padded bench that you lie, sit, or kneel on to lift weights. To get the most out of free weights, benches are a must.
Previewing Weight Routine Essentials
Weight Training, If an orchestra were to play Vivaldi’s Four Seasons minus the string section, the piece would lack a certain vitality and depth. Likewise, if you leave out a key element of your weight workout, you may end up with disappointing results. So follow the guidelines in this section.
Weight Training: Goal-Setting for Success
Weight Training, A lot of people set goals. Many of them even set realistic ones. But too often, people don’t fulfill their ambitions — for many reasons. Researchers have studied why this process is so difficult for people and identified strategies that ensure greater success.
Testing Your Strength and Endurance
When you start an exercise program, you need to test more than the strength of your muscles. It’s also important to evaluate your cardiovascular fitness (on a stationary bike or treadmill, for example) as well as your flexibility.
Weight Training – Getting Acquainted with Sets
Weight Training, Beginners should start with one set for each of the major muscle groups listed under “Previewing Weight Routine Essentials: Working all of your major muscle groups.” That’s roughly 11 sets per workout.
Common Weight Training Injuries
Accidents happen, even to careful lifters. So, here’s a primer on weight training injuries in case you do run into one. When you strain or pull a muscle, you actually overstretch or tear the tendon, the tough, cordlike tissue at the end of the muscle where the muscle tapers off and attaches to ...
Heeding Some Advice: Weight Lifting Safety Tips
Weight lifting is a safe activity that involves a risk of injury. You can minimize your risk of hurting yourself by following the basic common sense tips:
Weight Training- Understanding Repetition’s
Weight Training, The number of repetitions, or reps, you perform matters a lot. In general, if your goal is to build the largest, strongest muscles that your genetic makeup allows, perform relatively few repetitions, about four to six (perhaps even as few as one to two).
Choosing Your Training Equipment
Choosing Your Training Equipment: In fitness magazines, health clubs, and videos or DVDs, you often hear weight equipment referred to as resistance equipment. We hate to clutter your brain with jargon right off the bat, but resistance is a word you need to know.
Safety First to Enjoy Training
Before beginning any exercise program, ensure that you’re both ready and able. Get clearance from a healthcare professional if necessary. Study and apply the safety tips discussed on this site to avoid common mistakes that cause injuries.
