The idea for this article came up last year when we gave talks in the UK at the Personal Trainers Collective Conference with Brad Schonfield and Alan Aragon. Then we shoveled a ton of research into linking genetic differences to fitness potential, but found relatively little data on individual differences. James’ presentation was replete with …
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In this article, we’ll take a look at the latest scientific evidence on cardiovascular endurance training to help the athlete improve performance while minimizing risks and maximizing health benefits. Authors: Jay Haydren, M.Sc., Certified Trainer (NSCA), Bruce Cohen, Ph.D., Certified Trainer (NSCA). A review of traditional endurance training models shows that three methods are most commonly …
The assessment of movements (screening) is now experiencing a boom, which, according to the author of the article, is not associated with the practical benefits that this procedure can bring, but with the desire to profit from it, to get money for the assessment itself and for the right to conduct it – the good …
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The most effective way to increase the size of skeletal muscles is considered to be volumetric strength training of medium or high intensity, in which each exercise is repeated 8-12 times, and the pauses between sets are short, 1-2 minutes. Justifying this method, experts point out that after a workout carried out in this mode, …
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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 …
