Lifting weights while pregnant is no longer something doctors and trainers scoff at. On the contrary, strength training is now part of physical activity guidelines for pregnant women in most, if not all, countries around the world. Key Points: Regular exercise and physical activity benefit pregnant women in numerous ways. In the past, women were … Read more
The best protein foods for muscle growth have a few things in common: Strength Training + Protein = Muscle Growth. The equation looks easy, but it still takes serious effort to arrive at the solution. Building muscle is not only about lifting weights and sweating in the gym. It also means fueling your body with … Read more
Getting older brings many upsides and opportunities, but it also means an expanding waistline for many people. And once the spare tire is there, it can be challenging to get rid of. It’s called stubborn belly fat for a reason. While having too much belly fat can be unsightly, the bigger problem is that it … Read more
Lifting weights is the best way to get strong and build an impressive physique. However, those are not the only benefits of strength training. Whether you’re a general fitness enthusiast, bodybuilder, or new to exercise, the advantages of strength training extend to everyone, old and young. In this article, we’ll explore the many remarkable benefits … Read more
In this article, we explore protein requirements by age. You’ll learn how much protein is needed at different stages of life and how these requirements vary based on your fitness goals. Protein Requirements by Age: Age Is Not Just a Number Protein is an essential nutrient required for numerous functions, including building and repairing tissues … Read more
Intermittent fasting is a popular pattern of eating. Millions of people use it to lose weight, improve their overall health, simplify everyday life, and even live longer. What is intermittent fasting? Does it work, is it safe, and how do you do it? And can you build muscle while doing it? If you’re looking for … Read more
Strength training for children used to be frowned upon, but fortunately, those days are in the past. Humans are meant to move and use their muscles, and children are no exception. Children need 60 minutes of physical activity every day. That’s a minimum recommendation, and increasing this amount offers additional benefits. Daily moderate to vigorous … Read more
Should you do cardio or weights first? If you’d like the answer to that question, you’re not alone. Millions of athletes and fitness enthusiasts who want to reap the benefits of both types of exercise have wondered the same thing for decades. By now, there is plenty of research on “concurrent training” – the technical … Read more
Back in the late 1980s and early 1990s, when I was new to lifting and the bodybuilding scene, we didn’t think of sleep as a helpful tool for getting in shape. Why would you lie in bed snoring when you could be up and about, burning calories, and getting things done? I’m not sure how … Read more
Key Points: Urinary incontinence in women powerlifters is a common condition. Female powerlifters who know how to flex their pelvic floor muscles or have undergone a pelvic floor exam are less likely to experience severe urine leakage. Women experiencing urinary incontinence during training or competition have found plenty of strategies to combat the problem. *** … Read more