Summer is right around the corner so more than likely you are starting to think about your shirtless appearance. Or maybe you want to start weight lifting for the first time or get back into it. Whatever the reason, go join a gym. Then follow this Nautilus Machine Workout to start building muscle! Read this article about stretching before trying any workout.
We all know that lifting weights leads to bigger muscles, harder muscles, and more definition. But just how does weight lifting increase muscle growth? What is the physiology of weight lifting?
Basically weight lifting is a method of strength training. Lifting weights uses the force of gravity to oppose muscle contraction. Overcoming that opposition increases strength and builds muscle. The concept was simply
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Here’s a good upper body workout you can play around with. If you are in a rush, you can do one circuit which should on;y take 20 minutes. Like everything in life, it’s not quantity of how you spend your time but the quality. If you are even shorter on time, cut the reps in half on this upper body workout which means you could complete in around 10 minutes. Not ideal but it hits just about all of your upper body parts so 10 is better than none.
Feeling tough? Think your in great shape? This difficult strength workout will help you decide just how strong you really are. You’ve probably never tried some of these exercises which makes it even more fun. Be sure to track your results, then this difficult strength workout again in 3-4 weeks to see if you are progressing in strength. If not, your either doing the wrong workouts or not working hard enough at they gym. We have many more workouts you can take advantage of. Check this short video out here.
For each exercise, perform three sets of 10 repetitions, resting 60 seconds between sets. Use a challenging weight that allows you to complete all reps. If you can’t complete all reps you are using too much weight, decrease. However, make sure using a weight that is challenging to complete the final rep. No slacking with light weights. It’s OK to play around with your reps and tempo. Go a little heavier in weight and drop your reps down to six, especially if you are pressed for time. Lower reps, use a slower tempo like 4-1-1. Otherwise, use a tempo of 3-1-1 or 2-1-2, whatever works for you.
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If you do any type of exercise or play any type of sport you have probably encountered nagging shoulder and neck pain. You don’t even need to exercise to cause pain. Stress, sitting at work all day, working (or playing) on your computer can all cause neck and shoulder pain. Instead of spending extra money on going to a chiropractor or getting a massage (massage should be for relaxing and relieving stress, not pain!) you can relieve shoulder and neck pain by doing the following:
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