Weight Training April 2007 Archive

Now I'm not naturally a big, muscular guy, and being more on the lean and tall side some strength training exercises appeal to me more than others. For example, I ... Read More

Some work, some don't, some are harmless and others may not be so, particularly if you take too much. And some cost way too much. I'm not talking about steroids ... Read More

"I don't like running -- it hurts my knees; cycling is too dangerous; treadmills are boring and those steppy things at the gym make me look like a monk on ... Read More

Creatine is a substance in protein foods that has found application as a dietary supplement in sports training, particularly the weight training sports. It builds bulk and allows for more ... Read More

I admit this is a personal choice -- but so are many of the books that we choose to add to our lists of favorites. Even so, I used certain ... Read More

I just produced a weight training guide that summarizes most of the latest foundation information for training with weights for success. This should help new and even experienced trainers to ... Read More

A gym owner in the Dutch town of Heteren, 60 miles from Amsterdam, has held what is thought to be the first open nude gym session. Apparently a dozen men ... Read More

Strengthen those quads! That's the message if you want to prevent or even slow the progression of arthritis of the knees. The 'quads', short for quadriceps, are the large muscles ... Read More

Basic Strength and Muscle is one of a regular series of programs I'll be providing. This is an eighteen-session weight training program designed for beginners or weight trainers who have ... Read More

When you think about it, it's not just the bodybuilders, weightlifters and sports people like swimmers, throwers and gymnasts that require a strong upper body -- we all do. Particularly as ... Read More

For those of you who don't know of Dave Draper -- hey, you're reading a weight training site -- he's a bodybuilding icon, a former Mr Universe and has a ... Read More

Home gym stations are popular for a variety of reasons. Some people work shift work and downtown gyms aren't always open to suit them; others do the math and figure ... Read More

Having trouble choosing a home gym station or some other combination of equipment to use at home for weight training? You're not alone that's for sure. In this review I ... Read More