Get the Basics... The general rule of thumb in weight training is that you should begin a weight training program by lifting 60-80% of your one-repetition maximum (or 1RM). Once you have become comfortable with a routine you need to increase the amount you are lifting...
Get the Basics... Before answering this question it’s important to draw a distinction between weight training and weightlifting. Weight training is a sub-set of strength training designed to create lean and toned muscles. It is not concentrated on muscle size or...
Get the Basics... One of the methods of increasing strength is through weight training. Weight training is most effective in overall strength because it is muscle strength that overcomes the stress with an initial burst of activity. While there is an obvious...
Get the Basics... A weight training diary can help you track your weight training progress, the types of exercises you are doing and more. There are specific things that you should include in your weight training diary. You can use a notebook or an online tool. A...
Get the Basics... One of the benefits of weight training is that it can lower your cholesterol. Although there is little you can do with exercise and diet to raise the good cholesterol, you can certainly work on lowering the bad cholesterol. Weight training can help...
