Health Blog Category: Strengthening
Training Your Body with Blood Flow Restriction
Did You Know Blood Flow Restriction Could Help You Achieve Your Physical Goals?
If you’ve been at the gym recently and notice someone weightlifting with bands wrapped around their biceps, they are likely trying out a new training regimen called Blood Flow Restriction Training, or BFR.
The strategy behind Blood Flow Restriction Training is to maintain arterial blood flow to a muscle while preventing the venous return of blood. This form of training, also known as occlusion training, involves placing a wrap, band, or cuff around the leg or arm while exercising.
Read full blogLosing Weight Through Interval Training
Are you one of those people who do various workouts for an hour or more every day, 7 days a week, but fail to see any real results? That’s because exercising at a steady rate doesn’t yield the same results as interval training does.
Interval training has been around for years, but it has recently gained a lot of attention as a way to increase fat loss. Read on to learn more about interval training, why it works, and the many ways you can seamlessly incorporate it into your every day exercise routine.
Read full blogHow Can I Avoid Injuring Myself While Strength Training?
One of the most important pieces of advice offered to individuals participating in strength training activities is to “not injure yourself.” It’s a familiar warning to hear, whether it’s a rehab regimen following a recent accident or operation, whether you’re just trying to improve your physical health.
Although it may seem that it is far easier said than done, a physical trainer may assist you in gaining strength by recommending ways to improve your preparation and offering accident reduction therapies.
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