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HIT focuses on training to muscular failure. You lift very heavy weights for fewer repetitions and aim to fail at the end of each set.
High Intensity Weight Training Routines (HIT)
Strength Training
Strength training is a vital part of fitness. Building muscle is vital for improving athletic performance. It also boosts metabolism which means you burn calories quicker. Weight training routines and bodyweight workouts are provided.
5 Ways to Work your Forearms
Forearms are the most utilized parts of the upper body when working out. The following are exercises which are crucial in these areas of the body and are easy to perform as well.
High-Intensity Resistance Training Reduces Body Fat Fastest
A look at how high intensity training and resistant training affect fat loss. Weight training has for a long time been shown to help reduce body fat, and many people believe that it is attributable to an increase in metabolism, which helps to reduce body fat further – however this research reveals that it can only prevent metabolic rate declining, and not actually increase it.
Does Weight Training To Failure Makes You Weaker?
This has always been open to debate, but now research has shown that people who train to failure all the time are limiting their strength gains.
Kettlebell Workouts For Women
Flab blasting bells! Swinging a kettlebell will get you superfit and lean.
Starting Weight Training With Our Beginner Workout
Start weight training today to get stronger, feel healthier and look fantastic! Our beginners strength guide will get you started the right way.
Weight Lifting Workout for Over 50 Year Olds
If you are over the age of 50, weight lifting is one of the most important forms of exercise you can do to stay firm and fit.
Core Four Workout
If you only have time for a short weights workout, do this.
Full Body Weight Training Workout Split Over 3 Sessions
The more intense that your training is, the more you need to rest your muscles. Do this split to get maximum growth.
Beginners Weight Training Plan – 5 Week Cycle
This volume approach to weight training is good for several reasons. Build muscle without injury.
Why Mind-Muscle Control Is A Must For Any Strength Training Individual
Whether you’re just looking to get started with weight lifting exercise or you’ve been going at it for months or years, there is one element that is of particular importance to everyone.
Bicep Curls
Biceps are possibly the easiest muscle to build and they are rarely concealed under a layer of subcutaneous fat either. Big biceps can be both functional and aesthetic. So, how is it done? What is the best way to beef…
Overtraining Problems when Weight Training
Overtraining is generally regarded as one of the biggest and most common problems bodybuilders and athletes face. Overtraining can affect anyone that performs a lot of intensive exercise on a regular basis. However, do not confuse overtraining problems with being…
Prisoners Talk about Strength Training
Prison food an no weight training equipment does not stop these guys. What is your excuse?
Thigh Toning Exercises
Do these exercises combined with a diet to help get slim and toned thighs.
10 Best Stomach Exercises For 6 Pack Abs
Learn the best exercises to develop your abdominal muscles to get rock hard abs.
What Is Body Pump? Music, Cardio and Strength Training at the Gym!
High volume weight training is back! BodyPump is a gym class workout that uses relatively light weights to work the whole body. Endurance training and fat burning.
Dumbbell Exercises and Workout
For many people lifting a pair of dumbbells forms their first weight lifting experience. Dumbbells are very simple and yet extremely effective. You can perform just about any weight lifting exercise with a dumbbell, or a pair of dumbbells and…
The Best Strength Training Exercises For Women
Strength training is a vital part of any fitness or weight loss plan. A good weight training plan can help to tighten and tone the body, and you can even target those areas that are prone to suffer a little looser, wobbly fat.
The Squat – Build Strength, Endurance and Power
The squat is possibly the most important exercise for building strength, power and muscle. Whether you perform bodyweight squats to develop improved endurance, jumping squats for more power, or weighted barbell squats for strength, they all provide you with a…
Very simple two day weight training routine
Start weight training today with our training plans.
Strength and Conditioning at Degree Level
Mike Brooks previously shared his experiences here in training and competing for full contact kickboxing competitions. Mike has now decided to further his education and in October 2011 he started studying Strength and Conditioning Science at St. Mary’s University in…
The Deadlift – The Essential Weight Lifting Exercise
The deadlift is another of the core weight training exercises. It targets the muscles that support the spine (erector spinae) and also works the glutes and quads. As a very heavy weight is often lifted it also helps to improve grip strength…
Strength Training for Martial Arts
If you wish to develop your martial arts further you need to start weight training.
How to Bench Press – Chest Exercises
The bench press is the most important chest exercise. If you want to build bigger and stronger pecs then you need to learn how to bench press properly. Here we provide instruction on barbell and dumbbell bench press techniques plus a video tutorial on correct form.
Kettlebell Training for Fitness and Strength
Exercising with kettlebells can be very intensive. Kettlebell workouts provide dynamic fat burning workouts that will help to build strong and athletic muscle. Ideal for women as they target the hips, thighs and butt. Progress from basic swings to power cleans and the Turkish Get Up for a fantastic workout experience.
Barbell and Kettlebell Workout Plan
Weight training is the best way to build bigger muscles. Kettlebell training is one of the best ways to build powerful, athletic muscle and burn fat at the same time. So if you are looking to get fitter, stronger and more powerful, then a combination of the two could be for you. Try our weight training and kettlebell plan.
Should You Train With Sore Muscles? Working With DOMS
Although it is important to rest well after a workout, it is equally important not to rest too much. Many people rest for too long after their first workouts, mistaking DOMS for muscular damage. Learn when it is safe to head back to the gym.
Bodybuilding Pensioners – Senior Citizen Fitness and Strength
A few years ago (Feb 2007) there was an interesting documentary on the BBC about the growing popularity of bodybuilding amongst pensioners in the UK and USA. We were reminded of this story after hearing how the 73 year old…
Bodybuilding Diets of Pro Bodybuilders Jay Cutler, Branch Warren and Victor Martinez
Three top bodybuilders share their nutrition and diet: Jay Cutler (3 times Mr Olympia winner), Branch Warren (came 2nd in the 2009 Mr Olympia) and Victor Martinez.