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This is very annoying. You train super diligently and regularly, stick to the plans and give your body the necessary breaks – and still, it doesn’t want to work out with the muscle building. A lack of choline could be to blame. A new study …
It is in every good gym; some even have it at home. But, entirely unjustifiably, it is overshadowed by barbells, kettlebells, etc. Because a cable machine is ideally suited to perform very effective strength training. Here are a few reasons why you should work on …
How the rest periods are arranged during strength training plays an important role. Depending on the training method, it is between one and five minutes. However, recent studies show that more tremendous success can be achieved with shorter recovery intervals. Experts refer to this as intra-set rest periods.
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Training with the right weight is the most important prerequisite for continuous increases in performance. Whether you want to improve your strength or endurance, define muscles, or simply look more athletic. To achieve your goals, it helps to know your one-repetition maximum.
At first glance, it looks like regular endurance training is the best way to burn fat. According to Harvard Health, a person weighing 70 kilograms burns 372 calories within 30 minutes when jogging. Strength training burns only 223 calories. But strength training has other fat-burning …
Fast, slow, or better by feel? Which speed of movement is best for strength training? In fact, research has shown that most athletes just get started. Too bad because the right pace in movement execution influences the workout’s success. Read more about time under tension.
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