by Sandra | Apr 24, 2015 | Blog, Bodybuilding, Exercise, Fitness Classes, Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dietary
As we age, muscle mass declines (sarcopenia). Between 35-70, we lose approximately 20-25% of our lean body mass. Decreased production of certain hormones, disease, poor diet, and an inactive lifestyle contributes to this loss. By making dietary improvements, adding...
by Sandra | Apr 18, 2015 | Blog, Bodybuilding, Exercise, Fitness Classes, Health & Wellness, Weight Training
The use of stability balls has increased significantly. Initially, stability balls were used primarily by individuals with low back problems in physical therapy clinics. However, stability balls are now more commonly used in orthopedic rehabilitation programs, with...
by Sandra | Apr 11, 2015 | Blog, Bodybuilding, Exercise, Fitness Classes, Weight Training
Variation refers to the manipulation of specific training variables such as volume, intensity, exercise selection, frequency of training, rest interval and speed of movement. The application of appropriate training variation is essential when one is attempting to...
by Sandra | Apr 10, 2015 | Blog, Bodybuilding, Exercise, Fitness Classes, Health & Wellness, Weight Training
The principal of Specificity is a foundational aspect of every effective training program. Specificity of training refers to training in a specific way to produce a targeting change or end result. You can target specific muscle groups, energy systems, movement...
by Sandra | Apr 8, 2015 | Blog, Bodybuilding, Exercise, Fitness Classes, Health & Wellness, Weight Training
Regardless of how effective a training program is, it should not continue indefinitely without modification. As you adapt to the training plan, the training stress or intensity must be altered to continue to induce positive adaptations. The process of altering...
by Sandra | Apr 7, 2015 | Blog, Bodybuilding, Exercise, Weight Training
Overload refers to a training stress or intensity that is greater than what an individual is used to. If a program fails to adhere to the principal of overload, it will produce limited results. The most common methods of inducing overload include increasing the weight...