Samson

Do runners need strength training?

If you are new to running or have been running for many years, strength training will definitely benefit you.

Some runners hesitate to do strength training because they think it will make them bulky and slow. But strength training can make your running program more effective and enjoyable.
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6 facts about strength training.

If you've been thinking about including strength training and weightlifting in your workout routine, understanding their potential benefits can help you set your goals. As part of a comprehensive fitness program, strength training can help in strengthening muscles, speeding up metabolism and building muscle mass.
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Volume vs. intensity in strength training.

In strength training, volume is a term used to describe how much work you do, such as the number of repetitions (and sets) you perform in an exercise. Intensity describes the difficulty of the exercise, usually depending on the weight you are lifting. Let's take the deadlift as an example. If you do five reps with a 50 kg barbell and increase to 10 reps with the same barbell, you will increase the volume. If you do five reps, but increase the weight of the barbell to 75 kg, you will increase the intensity.
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Samson

Strength exercises for the legs.

Strong legs, consisting of well-defined muscles, with powerful hip flexors and buttocks, are the goal of professional athletes, as well as men and women who also want to look good. Here are the 10 best challenging isolation exercises for your legs and buttocks.
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Samson

Weight training with free weights.

More and more top coaches and athletes are shying away from weight training on simulators and looking for alternative training methods. Weight training machines are expensive, require a gym membership, and are often ineffective training tools because they focus on isolating exercises. Using only strength training equipment can actually limit athletic performance and increase the risk of injury during exercise.

Using free weights is a great alternative to exercise machines for strength and fitness development. Lifting weights increases muscle size, strength, power, and endurance. It also burns calories and increases bone density.
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Alex  Hammer

Nutrition before and after exercise

Nutrition before, during, and after a workout is of great importance.You already know that sports nutrition has a huge impact on your results. The abdominal press is formed in the kitchen, we are what we eat, and so on, and so on. "Yes, of course," you mutter. "I've heard it all...
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Alex  Hammer

Strength training for women

The first step into the world of iron and sweat is not easy, but the results exceed all expectations. The exercises that we will discuss in this article will help you create a beautiful figure and increase your self-esteem.Dear women, it's time to leave the glamorous fitness centers and take up...
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