It’s that time of year again. Believe it or not, the average American gains 10-15 lbs during the holidays (and we are talking primarily between Thanksgiving and Christmas!).  But chances are that your holiday festivities are starting even sooner, with Halloween right around the corner.  In my opinion, there’s no sense in gaining all this […]

Women who want better legs, a better shape, and overall muscle tone should definitely be including occlusion training into their workout routine. For those who don’t know, the methodology of occlusion training, also known as kaatsu or blood flow restriction training, is a style of training where you wear bands on the upper arms or […]

Are you having hip or knee pain while performing squats as part of your regular blood flow restriction training or traditional training routine? If so, you may be able to benefit from some of the tips in this article. Squats should be pain-free when performed properly, and actually when done correctly should help you prevent […]

After training consistently for a while, you may start to notice a plateau in your muscle growth and strength. If you find yourself in this situation, you may be able to benefit from drop sets. This advanced exercise technique is helpful in allowing you to build muscle and strength in a short period of time. […]

You might be wondering if it is okay for you to do the same exercises every single day for your exercise regimen. There is nothing inherently wrong with spending a portion of every day in the gym. After all, the whole purpose of BFR training is to build and maintain muscle, while minimizing overtraining. However, […]

It isn’t always practical to have a gym membership. Sometimes you find yourself living far away from any place that satisfies your needs, and other times you are presented with financial costs that may not be justifiable. Or maybe you just can’t stand waiting around for equipment and not having control over the music that’s […]