New Study: Unsupervised Trainees Don’t Train Hard Enough!
Supervision during resistance training (RT) has long been believed to enhance strength gains by optimizing trainee effort. But how significant is this effect?
7 Fundamentals of High-Intensity Resistance Training
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced lifter, understanding the seven fundamentals of HIT can help you maximize your workouts.
The Issue of Specificity in Strength Training.
Skill development is highly specific, and performing resistance exercises that superficially resemble sporting movements does not necessarily enhance sports performance.
Why going slower is better.
A weekly session of intense eccentric exercise (slowing the lowering phase down of a repetition) has been found to significantly enhance metabolic health markers.
How to Stay on Track with Your Exercise.
Have you ever noticed that your motivation fades as the day goes on?
Lifting Heavy is Essential for Postmenopausal Women.
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.
Is It Aging or Inactivity?
Research shows that lifestyle factors, particularly physical activity (PA) and exercise, play a significant role in influencing how we age.
7 Crucial Things to Know Before Your Next Workout
By focusing on these principles, you'll optimize your workouts and make meaningful strides toward your fitness goals.
Aerobic vs Anaerobic
You’ve heard it before: cardio is for endurance, and weights are for strength. But what if that’s not the whole truth?
Do You Really Need a Warm-Up for Strength Training?
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.
New Research - This study compared the effect of three different 6-month exercise regimens on hippocampal dependent cognition in healthy, elderly individuals.
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.
The Mental Health Benefits of Physical Activity | NZ Mental Health Week
Did you know that regular exercise not only strengthens your body but also lifts your mood and reduces stress?
Study suggests you can choose between fast and slow cardio for fat loss - one is not better than the other.
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.
Herald Feature | How to get fitter and stronger without the gym
Kyra Seiler is an Auckland personal trainer who specialises in high-intensity strength training. Surprisingly, she says it is absolutely
It’s not just strength training.
Instead of focusing on building physical strength in isolation, we now recognise the numerous other benefits of resistance exercise.