Did you know that the angle of your muscle fibers influences your strength? Muscle architecture is another key component of strength. It is not surprising that bigger muscles generally will…
You don't have "hidden" strength for extreme situations You may have heard of the mother who could lift a car to save her child from death. This example is often…
As muscles grow, their force direction becomes more favorable for strength We previously discussed the importance of muscle attachment points, as a muscle attached further from a joint generates more…
Strength training reduces pain for people with plantar fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of inferior heel pain. Plantar fasciitis is characterized by increased thickness of the plantar fascia (flat…
Physical activity lowers mortality in a dose dependent manner! Often, when we here about new science or studies on exercise and health we find ourselves thinking “I already knew that”…
Front squats may be more suitable for those with knee problems Both exercises, front and back squats, are as effective in terms of overall muscle recruitment. The significant difference is…
Feeling tired? Drink coffe before you nap! Feeling sleepy and in need of a jolt of energy to smash out that crazy leg day? Try drinking a cup of coffee…
Your muscle attachment points influence your strength In this series, we will discuss factors that make you stronger or weaker depending on your size. How is it that some smaller…
Crossfit does not increase the risk of injury compared to other sports! CrossFit has been around since 2000 and is growing in popularity. It combines ballistic gymnastics and Olympic weightlifting…
Working out before breakfast leads to more fat loss throughout the day Training at different intensities has been shown to affect the amount of fat burnt during the workout. These…