The End of Fitness Information Overload
Time under tension is yet another intensity technique that you should be working with in your training. It is a simple technique that is easy to vary, but brings about great results. In fact, there are certain muscle groups (the back for instance) that greatly benefit from this type of training. The idea is that [...]
One element of training that is frequently misunderstood is intensity. To me this is a multifaceted element and every single person who wants to improve their physique should understand it to the fullest extent possible. Intensity can be about rest time, taking sets to failure and a multitude of other things. I have a secret [...]
Training volume is another one of the training variables that can be manipulated to avoid adaptation. Volume is a principle aimed directly at the number of sets and repetitions you complete during a training session. There are generally two schools of thought on this issue and we will examine both of them during out discussion. [...]
When discussion training, there are 4 essential elements to the puzzle. It is my goal in this article to introduce you to these elements and then, in 4 future weekly installments I will give you a detailed analysis of each of these elements. Training Frequency This principle refers to the number of times a muscle [...]
When reviewing The New High Intensity Training by Ellington Darden, I took into consideration alot of factors. My focus in today’s review will be effective background material, effective support of the subject matter and effective training programs. The New High Intensity Training – Background Given Dr. Ellington Darden, the author of this book, is one [...]
When it comes to training there are many different philosophies, but most fall into two categories: high volume or low volume. High volume training would be the typical body part split where you do 4 sets of multiple exercises to blast one part of your body daily. Low volume training would include my personal favorite, [...]
Lately I see alot of these new, intense workouts being peddled on the internet. As I have suggested to each of you, I went ahead and purchased a couple and found out some interesting (but not surprising) information. It seems that people are now jumping on the High Intensity Training bandwagon all over again. While [...]
A major part of avoiding fitness information overload is learning who to listen to and who not to listen to. This is accomplished in numerous ways. One way is to carefully review the qualifications of anyone you plan to listen to. Remember, if someone is going to advise you on how to get into shape, [...]
The Promises Everyone has had this experience. You check your email and there is one in particular that catches your eye. The subject line promises to teach you everything you need to know about High Intensity Training. You read the email and follow a link to a website that has a ton of sales pitch [...]
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