Raise your hand if you often find yourself climbing stairs. What about carrying heavy grocery bags? What about picking up your children or grandchildren? Most of us would raise our hands to do at least one of those things weekly, or even daily. As people age, it can become increasingly more difficult to perform certain … Read more
Even at their heaviest, kettlebells may look too small to provide any real benefit. But appearances can be deceiving. Unlike dumbbells and weight plates, you can store it anywhere you want. It’s compact like a dumbbell, but its shape makes the kettlebell workout a game-changer for building dynamic, explosive strength in every movement. Another benefit … Read more
Strength and conditioning expert Andy Kay offers advice for athletes entering this important stage of preparation One of the main reasons to add strength training is to improve running economy, meaning you can run at any pace while expending less energy. It’s also true that the stronger and more frugal you are, the more you’ll … Read more
A sturdy grip certainly helps when playing sports or doing housework, but it’s also many times associated with a longer, healthier life. This is partly because people with strong hands tend to be more physically active, which is linked to longevity. But hand or grip strength is also important for everyday tasks that become more … Read more
IIf it seems like the weight room at your gym is getting busier and busier, you probably aren’t imagining it. In particular, more women are taking up weight training and the fitness industry is adapting to accommodate their preferences, with many studios focusing on strength classes and Nike launching its first line of strength equipment … Read more
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Raise your hand if you often find yourself climbing stairs. What about carrying heavy grocery bags? What about picking up your children or grandchildren? Most of us would raise our hands to do at least one of those things weekly, or even daily. As people age, it can become increasingly more difficult to perform certain … Read more
Rebecca Kennedy has a new intermediate 5-day split strength training program released on Peloton today. These split strength programs are designed for you to relearn and repeat over the coming weeks so you can track your progress. This isn’t the only new program out there – as Andy Speer also has a new 3-day advanced … Read more