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Updated Resistance Training Guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine
🧠 What this paper is https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41843416/ An umbrella review (review of reviews) synthesizing 137 systematic reviews (>30,000 participants) Updates the 2009 ACSM resistance training guidelines Focuses on how training variables affect: Strength Hypertrophy (muscle size) Power Physical function 🏋️♂️ Big Picture Conclusions Resistance training (RT) clearly improves: Muscle strength Muscle size (hypertrophy) Power, endurance, and functional performance (e
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Apr 13 min read
Beginner Triathlon Preparation Tips: Your Guide to Triathlon Training Plans
Starting a triathlon journey can feel exciting and a bit overwhelming at the same time. I remember when I first thought about training for a triathlon - the mix of swimming, cycling, and running seemed like a lot to handle. But with the right approach, you can build your fitness step by step and enjoy every part of the process. This guide is here to help you get started with a clear, friendly, and practical plan that suits your pace and lifestyle. Beginner Triathlon Preparati
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Apr 14 min read
It's never to late to get those muscle mass and strength gains
Muscle Mass and Strength Gains Following Resistance Exercise Training in Older Adults 65-75 Years and Older Adults Above 85 Years
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Jul 31, 20251 min read
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Jun 6, 20250 min read
Top tips for being a better runner
Top tips for being a better runner - spider diagram above
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May 30, 20251 min read
what actually happens inside your body when you decided to do physical exercise and strength training
Heart Changes: efficiency, resting heart rate decreases, increase in stroke voulme (ammount of blood pumped in 1 beat) Lungs: the...
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May 27, 20251 min read
Check out the variations in bone density
You either use it or lose it. See the difference between a 40 year old triathlete, a 74 year old sedentary person and a 70 year old...
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May 24, 20251 min read
Improving your running economy & efficiency in 5 minutes
This ressearch paper produced (link below), shows a quick and simple appication that can drasticallly improve running economy. • Running...
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May 21, 20252 min read
Youth Exercise Training
The OPT model consists of three main levels of training. These include stabilization, strength, and power. Within each of these levels...
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May 21, 20255 min read
LIFTMOR study:- High-Intensity Resistance and Impact Training Improves Bone Mineral Density and Physical Function in Postmenopausal Women With Osteopenia and Osteoporosis
The LIFTMOR study is a research project that explores the effects of high-intensity resistance and impact training (HiRIT) on bone...
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Apr 16, 20251 min read
The positive impact from exercise on the brain
So, as you all know me by now. Im not shy to push the benefits of exercise. This time, it's the positive impact on the brain. So,...
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Apr 15, 20251 min read
Strength Training Benefits
Strength training can improve bone density, thicken ligaments and cartilage improve body composition and blood pressure, relieve...
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Apr 14, 20251 min read
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