Fitness Savant

Strength training, strength training, strength training…

You hear about it all the time these days.

You hear how it’s great for your Metabolism.

You hear it’s imperative for that beach body you’re looking for this summer.

Well, what’s the real science behind it?

Does it really help?

The easy answer is right here from my partners at Prograde:

http://fitnesssavant.getprograde.com/strength-training-and-metabolism.html

Yours in health,

Memre’

PS – Yes, in case you were wondering, their awesome new Prograde Metabolism IS in stock right now.

http://fitnesssavant.getprograde.com/prograde-metabolism.html

Fitness Tip: The last rep of any set should be very difficult – Remember that the point of resistance training is to OVERLOAD the muscles. Muscles will only get stronger if they need to due to progressive training. But make sure you are advanced in your training program and are well prepared for overloading by being engaged in a on going exercise program. Participants at a Beginner and Intermediate level or those who had longer breaks in their program are advised to first consult a fitness specialist before engaging in intense overloading of the muscle.

Exercise of the day: Ball Forward Bend – The Ball Forward Bend will give you a great low back stretch as you use your fitness ball for stabilization.
Click Here to see it in action!
Click here to Get Your GoFit Exercise Ball to Build a New Body Today!

Fitness Gear: Elastic Wrist Support

If I had a dollar for every time I hear that…

Memré's Bench Attempt

Ladies – do not be afraid of lifting weights. Unless you are taking anabolic steroids and/or are involved in a heavy lifting program specifically intended to increase muscle mass, you are in NO danger of  ”bulking up”. Period. If you want what is most commonly referred to as a sculpted body, you must add some strength training to your regimen. A 100% cardio plan will actually deplete that muscle that you want to make you look sculpted. Notice in the photo of my bench attempt I don’t have huge, hulking arms, and I was about to press 115 pounds!

Download this free brochure from ACSM to learn about weight training.

Read ACSM’s current comments paper on Strength Training for Bone, Muscle, and Harmones.