Apr 18, 2012 | News & Articles
A meniscus tear is an injury to the shock absorber of the knee joint. Two types of cartilage are in the knee. The meniscus is a type of cartilage that sits between the thigh bone and shin bone. The meniscus functions to cushion the knee joint and provide stability to...
Jan 18, 2012 | News & Articles
To begin strength traingin, it is important to stretch before exercises, as you would before an aerobic exercise workout. It is important to keep in mind that muscle soreness that lasts for a long period is not desirable and may mean that an injury has occurred....
Jan 17, 2012 | News & Articles
How hard you begin to train depends on your overall level of fitness. The soreness you experience can be lessened by decreasing the load you place on your muscles and by performing fewer sets. To avoid injury, you should gradually work into an exercise program and set...
Jan 16, 2012 | News & Articles
To achieve the greatest benefit from exercise, it is important to develop an exercise program that allows you to work all the major muscle groups equally. To increase muscle strength, follow this principle: Increasing resistance plus maintaining the number of...
Jan 15, 2012 | News & Articles
Unlike aerobic exercises, which emphasizes endurance training, anerobic exercises focuses on strength training. A gradual weight gain can occur while building the size and strength ofmuscles. While developing muscle mass, your body adapts to the stress placed upon it....
Nov 7, 2011 | News & Articles
I must get asked these questions a hundred times when training members at the gym or during initial assessments with potential clients. Can I lose fat and gain muscle at the same time? Are they one in the same or completely exclusive? How do I get rid of these...
