It’s normal to feel a general level of tiredness throughout your day so long as you can recover after a good night’s sleep or a restful weekend. However, chronic fatigue can be a multidimensional issue with physical, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive components not necessarily related to exertion, rest, or sleep (1). There are three main areas of exhaustion: physical … [Read more...]
Tri-Set Training for Time Efficient Muscle Growth
Have you ever faced challenges that made it seem difficult to get a good quality workout in? Whether you’re pressed for time because of a busy schedule or the equipment selection in your gym is limited, life will always throw us curveballs that complicate our normal workout routine. When you’re faced with an inconvenience like being limited on time, weights, or equipment, take … [Read more...]
First Time Bikini Competitor Talks Competition Prep
Have you ever thought about entering a bodybuilding competition but have no idea what to expect? Starting your first bodybuilding prep can be an extremely exciting and sometimes scary journey, but the results are definitely worth it. First time bikini competitor and Bodybuilding.com employee Madison Schosek walks us through her first ever bodybuilding show. She recently … [Read more...]
It's Time for Bodybuilders to Get Serious About Endurance
At this point, more runners and cyclists know they should lift. But talk to some bodybuilders and gym rats, and they might still consider "endurance" a four-letter word. After all, if size is the prize of all those reps under the bar, why in the world would you risk losing your gains by going for a run? Here's why: The risks have been dramatically overstated and the benefits … [Read more...]
Get Maximum Muscle Growth and Strength with Time Under Tension
What's the best rep range for maximizing muscle size? How about for increasing strength and power? If you answered 8-15 reps for the former and 1-6 reps for the latter, most trainers would say you're on the right track. I would, too, with one caveat: that your time under tension (TUT for short) also falls in the appropriate range for your goal, either size or strength. … [Read more...]
