Concentric training movements involve positive resistance to forces, for example when pulling upward during a pull-up, or when pushing up during a push-up. Either way, the primary muscles always ...

QUESTION: I have been doing the same workout for a year but wouldn’t mind mixing it up a bit. Any thoughts? ANSWER: It’s been said that the best workout for each of us is the one we will do. For some, ...

At first, the phrase “eccentric training” might bring to mind, like, dressing up in a clown costume and running on a treadmill while you loudly sing Blondie -- or, you know, something like that. But ...

I'm all for trying the latest and greatest trendy workouts. But part of building a fun fitness routine that *also* delivers major results includes going back to basics. I'm talking basics—as in, ...

For the most part, we look askance at anything that dubs itself a "hack" that can help you reach your fitness goals. When it comes to training, consistency is really the name of the game, and ...

Correspondence to Dr M Roig, Muscle Biophysics Laboratory, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada V5Z 1L8; markredj{at}interchange.ubc.ca The aim of this systematic review was to determine ...

Lowering, as opposed to lifting, your weights, with an eccentric strength training regimen, could make your workouts more efficient. If you’re looking to maximize your time in the gym, you might ...

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Background Reduced flexibility has been documented in athletes with lower limb injury, however stretching has limited evidence of effectiveness in preventing injury or reducing the risk of recurrence.

Strong legs are crucial to running, which means strength training is essential to your weekly workout routine. And how you spend your time in the gym determines the results you see on the run. By just ...