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Exercise: Rock Bucket Strength Training to Beat Weightlifters

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"If you carry big buckets of rocks up a steep hill every day for a year, how strong are you going to be compared to someone who lifts weights everyday for a year ?"

Exercise: Strength Training for Orthostatic Hypotension 》 Get Rid of Dizziness for Good

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"I’m being seen by a neurologist, but I get real dizzy after exercise and when I get up. What do you think it could be?"

Exercise: Strength Training for Building Muscles, Do 3 Sets of 8-12 Reps

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Hi Kenny, On your question: “Is it better to do 3 workouts of 1 set each or 1 workout of 3 sets each?”, it depends on your fitness goals. Can I assume your goal is to train your strength and tone your muscles? If it is, then you should go for  3 SETS of 8–12REPS  for  EACH WORKOUT . The same is true for building muscle. If you want to build strong and toned muscles, you need to do multiple sets of reps. Here's some depth: When you do a set of reps, you're breaking down your muscle fibers. This breakdown process is called  MUSCLE HYPERTROPHY . After your workout, your body repairs and rebuilds the muscle fibers, making them stronger and bigger. If you only do one set of reps, your body  doesn't have enough time  to break down the muscle fibers enough to cause significant muscle growth. However, if you do three sets of reps, your body has  more time  to break down the muscle fibers and cause more muscle growth. And if you're going for  ENDURANCE , then your rep count shou

Exercise: Break Out of your Strength Training Routine and Unleash Your Explosive Power

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Hi friend, On your question, “I started looking for ways to break out of the routine. What are some ways?”, I get it. Maybe your strength training routine is getting a bit stale and you're looking to spice things up. Throw in some plyometrics   into the mix and wear those EXPLOSIVE POWER on you like a shining armor. Imagine yourself making that jumpshot high in the sky and  WINNING  that game in the court. Here are some depth: Plyometrics are exercises that involve explosive movements, such as jumping, bounding, and clapping. They are a great way to improve your power, speed, and agility. Plyometrics can be incorporated into any strength training routine, regardless of your fitness level. If you are new to plyometrics, start with basic exercises, such as squat jumps and clapping push-ups. As you get stronger, you can progress to more challenging exercises, such as box jumps and plyometric lunges. Here are some tips  for doing plyometrics safely and effectively: Warm up properly be

Exercise: Chicken Burger or Apple? The Answer to Your Muscle-Building Goals

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Hi friend, Your question: “Is lifting 100 lbs. for 15 reps better than lifting 150 lbs. for 10 reps?”, is like asking, "Is it better to eat a chicken burger or an apple?" It all depends on your goals. If you're trying to lose weight, the apple is the better option. But if you're trying to bulk up, the chicken burger is the way to go. In the same way, lifting 100 lbs. for 15 reps is better if you're training for endurance. But if you're trying to build muscle, lifting 150 lbs. for 10 reps is the better choice. Here's another analogy: Imagine you're trying to climb a mountain. You could take the long, winding path, or you could take the steep, direct path. The long path is easier, but it takes longer. The steep path is harder, but it's faster. Lifting 100 lbs. for 15 reps is like taking the long, winding path. Lifting 150 lbs. for 10 reps is like taking the steep, direct path. Here's some depth: Lifting heavier weights for fewer reps stimulates m

Exercise: The PPL Split 》The Farmer's Secret to Muscle Growth

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Hi friend, On your question:  "Can I build muscle by going to the gym 3 times a week and having the PPL split?", my answer is: Absolutely! In fact, a  3-day PPL split is one of the most popular and effective ways to build muscle. It allows you to focus on each muscle group once per week, with enough time for recovery in between. Imagine you're a  farmer trying to grow a field of crops. You could plant all of the seeds at once, but that would be a lot of work and the crops would probably not grow evenly. A better approach  would be to plant the seeds in sections, one section at a time. This would give each section the time and attention it needs to grow strong and healthy. The same is  true for building muscle. If you try to train all of your muscle groups at once, you're not going to be able to give them the attention they need to grow. A 3-day PPL  split allows you to focus on one muscle group per workout, giving it the time and attention it needs to grow. In additio

Exercise: Increase Your Vertical Jump in 40 Days With These Fun Analogies

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" How do I increase my vertical jump in 40 days? I want to be able to block higher for my volleyball season."

Exercise: Building Muscle Mass to Burn More Calories

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"Can I lift heavy weights and build muscle mass while I'm losing weight and doing a lot of cardio?"