What Is the Current Science Saying?

There are persistent myths that continue to deter many from participating in resistance training. I want to share 4 of the most popular ones that I hear each week.

The individual who performs the high-intensity training will be the one who gets the benefit of glycogen depletion and reloading, while the one performing the lower-intensity, more frequent steady-state work is at far greater risk for cardiovascular disease, particularly conditions resulting from increased cholesterol levels.

Supervision during resistance training (RT) has long been believed to enhance strength gains by optimizing trainee effort. But how significant is this effect?

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced lifter, understanding the seven fundamentals of HIT can help you maximize your workouts.

Skill development is highly specific, and performing resistance exercises that superficially resemble sporting movements does not necessarily enhance sports performance.

A weekly session of intense eccentric exercise (slowing the lowering phase down of a repetition) has been found to significantly enhance metabolic health markers.

Have you ever noticed that your motivation fades as the day goes on?

A study published in the Journal of Sport Sciences for Health evaluated the effectiveness of different resistance training (RT) protocols on body recomposition and physical performance in postmenopausal women.

Research shows that lifestyle factors, particularly physical activity (PA) and exercise, play a significant role in influencing how we age.

By focusing on these principles, you'll optimize your workouts and make meaningful strides toward your fitness goals.

You’ve heard it before: cardio is for endurance, and weights are for strength. But what if that’s not the whole truth?

When it comes to strength training, especially slow and controlled reps, the need for a traditional warm-up isn't as critical as you might think.

One of the most effective approaches is regular physical activity. The hippocampus, a part of the brain crucial for memory, is heavily affected by aging.

Did you know that regular exercise not only strengthens your body but also lifts your mood and reduces stress?

Improving body composition and fitness go hand in hand, but it’s still unclear whether HIIT or moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) works better for fat loss and fitness in this age group.

Kyra Seiler is an Auckland personal trainer who specialises in high-intensity strength training. Surprisingly, she says it is absolutely 

Instead of focusing on building physical strength in isolation, we now recognise the numerous other benefits of resistance exercise.