Who wouldn’t want to start doing things better? We are all a work in progress, hopefully. We are all our own worst critics. Even though there have been multiple studies on the power of positive thinking, it can be difficult during a stressful day. Instead of overwhelming yourself with a large list, simplify things to start doing things better. Here’s how:
Here is part 2 of our final series on Olympic workouts where we are covering another gymnast strength workout. Much like part one this gymnast strength workout is pretty much a full body workout. This shouldn’t surprise anyone that has watched gymnastics on any level as the entire body needs to have superior strength to pull off the amazing challenges. If you want to add balance to this workout, warm up by jumping rope for 5 minutes or spend 20 minutes jumping rope on non weight lifting days. After a month you will be amazed not only how much better your balance but your cardio in other areas will increase as well. [Read more…] about Gymnast Strength Workout, Part 2 of 3
In the closing week of our Olympic workout series, I am going to publish 3 gymnast strength workouts this week in honor of the “final five” complete dominance at the Olympic games in Rio. These gymnast strength workouts focus on strength, speed, endurance and agility. Completing them will not put you on the podium, that will require a whole different dedication but they will help make you stronger.
How much intensity you will use when you train to build muscle will depend mostly on the resistance you are using. Resistance as well as the amount of weight you are lifting will have a deciding effect on your training. Using lower resistance or lighter weights will let you do more sets and reps which, in theory, boosts your calorie burning during your workout. We all know burning fat is never a bad thing. If you decide to lift heavier weights to train to build muscle, you need to be cautious not to go so heavy you hurt yourself but you do want to actually micro-damage the muscle. Micro-damage is necessary to improve the size and strength of muscle tissues and while it sounds bad, it’s not!
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