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Strength training is becoming more and more popular with men and women alike. For each individual, the question arises: What do I want to achieve with this? Because different strength training methods should be used depending on the objective. Therefore here is an overview:
It’s a law of nature. Only if you train regularly will you stay fit. However, if you are inactive for a more extended period, muscles and blood vessels will regress. The body no longer needs them. Unfortunately, this happens very quickly. That is why regular …
Do you take part in competitions as an athlete? Or you like to compare yourself with others during strength training? Then you should know that muscle mass says less about your performance than your absolute strength. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when training absolute strength, as a study has found out.
Continue reading Absolute strength can be more important than muscle mass
If you exercise your muscles regularly, you probably want to see success. Training with the right weight is the most important prerequisite for continuous increases in performance. No matter if you want to improve your strength or endurance, define muscles or simply look more athletic. …