We know developing a strong, well sculpted back, requires a great deal of hard work in the gym. To obtain that classic “V” shape that so many of us work hard for also requires a well-planned, progressive, strength training program. With that in mind, it’s beneficial to add vertical and horizontal pulling exercises as part […]
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There are four training variables that require manipulation during a workout in order to make significant gains in the gym. An easy way to remember them is with an acronym known as FITT. The FITT Principle, as it is referred to, stands for training frequency, intensity, timing and type (specificity). These variables are controlled for
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Building a strong, wide back will help towards obtaining a classic “V” shape that so many strive for. In addition to the back, though, shoulder size can also help your cause. Working all three aspects of the shoulder muscles, known as the deltoids, is a must requirement. In this post, we’ll look at strictly pressing
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Muscle is made up of mainly protein. Therefore, protein metabolism (breakdown of protein into amino acids) is critical for muscle building.
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Ditch the music and try listening to a podcast the next time you exercise. In fact, combining exercise with a good, educational health & fitness podcast has been a savor for many people, myself included. To nourish the mind, body and spirit with a little “food for thought” is a good thing. A Runner’s World survey found
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Jefit app offers thousands of strength training plans for all training abilities.
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Two key areas to focus on to improve posterior chain strength are the glute and low back areas. Posterior chain is a catch-all phrase that includes the following five muscle groups that comprise the backside of the body. Posterior Chain In today’s article we will look at a few exercises that will strengthen three of
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As more individuals begin to head back to the gym, the focus turns to building muscle and strength. Gaining additional knowledge regarding both topics will only help your fitness cause. Fifteen Facts Regarding Muscle and Strength Muscle: Build and Preserve it as You Age 1. How fast can you build muscle? One study reported, that
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Strong arms are important in all aspects of life, not to mention, all athletic events. Arm strength is needed probably in the gym, though, more than anywhere. Let’s take a look at the upper arm, specifically the back of the arm made up of the triceps. The posterior aspect of the upper arm is made
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I’m sure you’ve heard your share of various health and fitness tips from family, friends, or your trainer. There are many floating around that are useful while on the flip side many of them are not. The following is a short list Jefit has put together for you that are hopefully useful and many of
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Food is quite literally our life energy source, think of it like high octane gas that fuels our brain and body. Eating specific foods may help when looking for muscle growth to occur. Our brain needs about 130 grams a day of carbohydrate to function optimally. It’s important for any nutrition plan to include all
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According to Jefit, an award-winning strength planner & tracker app, the most popular strength training machines based on member usage are as follows. The following six exercises have been added to workouts on the app between 1.3 and 1.6 million times. The six exercise, starting with wide grip lat pulldown, can all be found below.
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