How To Use Light Weights To Get Big
It used to be believed that you could only build muscle with sufficiently heavy weights. Last week's analysis of "no load" exercise showed that it's not that simple. Here's a bigger overview of how you can build muscle with any amount of weight.
"No Load" Exercise For Those With Impaired Function
It's widely believed that certain people "can't" lift weights. However, recent research shows that even "no load" exercise can produce muscular growth, making it an important tool for training around injury or disability. This article covers the theory and some of the practical methods of this approach.
Why "Quantified Self" Fails
Quantified Self is a movement which focuses on the use of devices to gather more data about ourselves so that we can make informed decisions about our health and fitness. At the same time, it generally falls short of delivering on this promise.
What Are Supersets and How Should We Use Them?
Supersets are a workout method in which multiple exercises are performed back-to-back with minimal rest. This means saving time and increasing workout efficiency. At the same time, there are plenty of ways to do them wrong, decreasing the effectiveness of your workouts.
Which Is Better - Machines or Free Weights?
It's commonly believed that free weights are superior to machines for building muscle and strength. This isn't always the case, and I dig into why.