The eccentric part of a lift is the part where the muscle being worked is becoming longer; for example extending the arm during a bicep curl or lowering the bar during a bench press. It has been shown
We have mentioned the three factors of intensity; Load, Effort and Exertion. Load (how much weight you use) is one of the most important factors for your intensity and is measured as a percentage of your 1 repetition
Changes associated with normal aging increase nutritional risks for older adults. With aging, the human body loses its ability to keep inner balance (homeostatic control) and organs decrease in functioning quality. The elderly body needs less calories as
The LCHF (low carb, high fat) diet has become very popular and works for many people. The diet itself is a good one, but the reasoning behind why it works is severely flawed! LCHF is said to make
What is endurance and how can you improve it? Your choice of weight might be the key here! What is Strength and Endurance? Muscular endurance isn’t as clearly defined as strength. Strength is classically measured using a so-called
Team EBT Workouts JONAS’ WORKOUT ROUTINE Who is this Routine Suited For? This routine is for the busy work and/or family oriented man or woman that wants to be healthy and still make the most of the
You have surely heard some of them before – there is something special about them – they simply won’t go away. If you’re new to dieting, it’s easy to fall for the myths. Fitness myths can make achieving
Resistance training provides many benefits, increased strength and muscle mass are among them. Another benefit is that it makes you body’s cells healthier; improved cellular health! We Can Measure How Healthy Your Cells Are! As we grow older
The Sauna – A perfect time to relax and to increase your gains? Many of us have seen the inside of a sauna on at least a couple of occasions. You may be surprised to know that your
Blood Flow Restriction – Does it make any difference? The strength and hypertrophy effect of blood flow restriction (BFR) with exercise, more popularly known as kaatsu training, has recently been reviewed. Applying pressure proximal to the area being
