Your muscle gains from a specific training program are highly variable. Take a look at the graph from this study. It shows the relative change in the physiological diameter of the quadriceps muscle. Fifty-three previously untrained subjects performed 4 sets of 10 repetitions of calf extensions with 80% RM and rest 2 minutes between sets, 3 times a week for …
Despite the multitude of people “not responding” to aerobic exercise, i. E. For those who are unable to increase their aerobic capacity, insulin sensitivity, or blood pressure from cardio (see here ), this section is written specifically for those who exercise primarily for aesthetic purposes. Let’s say you want to add cardio to your fat loss program. It is best …
We all know them; those (mainly) guests in the gym who mainly, or actually only train the muscle groups that can be seen in the mirror. The mirrors are probably always very high, because they do not pay attention to legs. Legday is the most skipped training day worldwide, so much so that there is a slew of …
Vandaag is het tijd voor de volgende spiergroep in het rijtje die we gaan behandelen: de rugtraining. Eigenlijk moet ik spiergroepen zeggen, want iedereen die wel eens naar anatomie plaatjes kijkt weet dat de rug bestaat uit een flink aantal spieren, elk met hun eigen functie. Een goed gebouwde en gedefinieerde rug straalt kracht uit; …
The next muscle group in this series is the pectoral muscle. This muscle is not that big in terms of muscle volume, but a well-formed chest muscle is very important for a complete physical. Ladies, for you too! In this article we are going to discuss what the functions of the pectoral muscle are and what an optimal …
We have almost come to the end of the body’s muscle groups; We have now covered all of the main groups that are trained the most, but to complete the picture of both this sequence and the physical that you are working on, we have to get through to the very end. This time, we’ll cover many …
The loin is a vulnerable spot, especially with a sedentary lifestyle. A muscular corset will help maintain both a level posture and good health. You don’t have to go to the gym or yoga instructors; lower back muscle exercises can be done at home as well. Contraindications for doing exercises for the muscles of the lower back Rarely, when …
A sedentary lifestyle can negatively affect the condition of the leg muscles and provoke injury. As a preventive measure, simple exercises to strengthen the muscles of the legs are suitable. Such home gymnastics will not only make the muscles stronger, but also keep the body in good shape. How is gymnastics useful and who will it help? …
Gymnastics for the joints of the legs is especially relevant for those who have suffered trauma or diseases of the musculoskeletal system. It will help restore mobility and flexibility. And for healthy people with a sedentary lifestyle, knee exercises can help keep the body in good shape and avoid sprains or dislocations. Indications and contraindications for gymnastics …
A healthy back is an even spine and a strong muscle corset around it. We sit for a long time and move little, which is why many people have weak back muscles and abdominal muscles. A weak muscle corset does not keep the spine in the correct upright position. This leads to stoop, osteochondrosis, wear of intervertebral discs …
