You have been running for years, and yet, you can’t seem to lose weight. Well, you are not alone. This is actually one of the biggest challenges everyone who exercises has to face. If you’re doing cardio to lose weight, you have to understand that it isn’t the fastest way to shed pounds, nor is […]
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A Beginner’s Guide to Building Stronger and Bigger Muscles
Gyms are not the most comfortable place for everyone. Wherever you look, you will find weights and equipment surrounded by regular gym-goers with ripped muscles. This sight won’t even be good for your self-esteem. Thus, it could be a good idea to start off with some traditional exercise strength training methods right in the comfort […]
Get the Muscles You Have Always Dreamt of with Occlusion Training
If you’ve been going to the gym, perhaps you’ve noticed a new trend in muscle and strength building. Blood flow restriction is an increasingly popular technique that’s combined with weights exercises. The idea behind this training, which is also known as occlusion training, is that using elastic restriction bands to wrap around the limbs can […]
BFR Weight Training Program – The Edge for Injured Athletes
Blood flow restriction training is now widely considered as ‘revolutionary’ especially in the field of rehabilitation. In this type of weight training program, a surgical tourniquet, which is more like a blood pressure cuff, is applied to the injured limb so that blood flow will be partially restricted while the patient engages in body weight […]
Build Bigger and Stronger Muscles in No Time and the Easier Way
In the not so distant past, the idea of cutting off the circulation of blood to the arms and legs used to be unacceptable. But this belief has changed recently, all because of the positive effects of occlusion on the development of muscles. As a matter of fact, a lot of weight lifting tips you […]
Blood Flow Restriction Allows Older People to Gain Big and Strong Muscles
Strength is vital if you want to stay active and healthy even as you age. There are many ways to gain strength, and they all require that you develop muscle mass. While it is true that there are various muscle and strength building exercises you can try, your body might not be ready for any […]