Block Training: Principles, the AIR Model, and Benefits
Block training is a periodization strategy that divides training into focused blocks, such as the Accumulation-Intensification-Realization (AIR) model...
By Hart
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Navy SEALs: Treading Water Requirements, Techniques, and Training
Navy SEAL candidates are required to tread water for at least 20 minutes during BUD/S training, often with hands out of the water, to demonstrate exce...
By Jordan
Personal Trainers: How to Choose the Right Expert for Your Fitness Goals
The "best" personal trainer is subjective and depends on individual needs, goals, and the trainer's scientific expertise, rather than their ...
By Jordan
TrainingPeaks: Tracking Body Weight, Strength Training, and Lifted Loads
TrainingPeaks allows users to directly track body weight in the metrics section and indirectly log specific lifted weights for strength training via d...
By Alex
Weighted Punches: Definition, Benefits, Risks, and Proper Application
Weighted punches involve performing punching movements with external resistance like dumbbells or bands to enhance strength, power, and muscular endur...
By Hart
Ballistic Training: Disadvantages, Risks, and Who Should Avoid It
Ballistic training, while effective for power, carries significant disadvantages including a heightened risk of injury, demanding substantial physical...
By Hart
Gymshark Training App: Is It Free? Features, Benefits, and How to Maximize Your Experience
The core Gymshark Training app, offering workout programs, exercises, and progress tracking, is currently available for free to all users.
By Alex
Muscle Groups: Defining Small and Large Muscles, and Their Importance in Training
Small and large muscle groups are categorized based on their mass, the number of joints they cross, and their primary function in generating force or ...
By Alex
Workout Rating: Objective Metrics, Subjective Feedback, and Best Practices for Effective Training
Rating a workout involves combining objective physiological metrics like volume and heart rate with subjective self-assessments such as perceived exer...
By Alex
