While training is very important for overall health and fitness, lifting heavy weights can put a lot of stress on your body. Even when maintaining the correct form and technique, accidents or injury may happen. That is why many strength training instructors recommend the use of training … [Read more...] about Weight Training Accessories
Archives for September 2011
The Kickstart Guide to Gaining Weight: How to Gain Weight the Healthy Way Review
Many people think that only obese and over individuals have problems, but skinny people are not happy with the way they look, either. If you have struggled to gain all your life then Lynne Parcell's book entitled "The Kickstart Guide to Gaining Weight: How to Gain Weight the Healthy Way" could be … [Read more...] about The Kickstart Guide to Gaining Weight: How to Gain Weight the Healthy Way Review
Weight Training Belts – Are They Necessary?
Weight training belts used to be worn only by power lifters and Olympic lifters. These days, however, you see more people with varying degrees of skill and experience wearing these lifting belts. You may want to know if this device is necessary for recreational lifters. What is the proper way to … [Read more...] about Weight Training Belts – Are They Necessary?
How to Avoid the Freshman 15
According to a recent study, college students start putting on pounds their first semester and continue to do so throughout their sophomore year. The notorious Freshman 15. The stress of entering a new school, being far from home and readily available junk food are just a few of the many factors … [Read more...] about How to Avoid the Freshman 15
Weight Training Bench – Important Things You Should Know
If you are buying training equipment for a home gym one of the most important things you will need is a training bench. When choosing fitness equipment, you should never compromise on quality. There are several types of training benches and you will have to decide which one suits your needs best. … [Read more...] about Weight Training Bench – Important Things You Should Know