http://weighttraining.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-05-09T02:14:43Z Thu, 09 May 2013 02:14:43 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/05/12/5-ways-weight-training-can-improve-diabetes.htm <p>If you have type 2 diabetes, the common form of lifestyle-related diabetes, you can improve your outlook considerably by losing weight and doing exercise. Yet weight training in particular seems to have particular benefits, so your program should include&#160;a regular workout with weights as well as other forms of&#160;physical activity and exercise.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/05/12/5-ways-weight-training-can-improve-diabetes.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/05/12/5-ways-weight-training-can-improve-diabetes.htm Sun, 12 May 2013 19:28:24 +0000 2013-05-12T19:28:24Z http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/05/09/power-up-getting-powerful-with-weight-training.htm <p>Strength, bulk, power -- factors in overall athletic performance -- from competitive fighting to track and field, this is what wins events. Power is about executing movements at high speed. More mass at higher velocity means more power. Yes, you can train specifically for power.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/05/09/power-up-getting-powerful-with-weight-training.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/05/09/power-up-getting-powerful-with-weight-training.htm Thu, 09 May 2013 02:14:43 +0000 2013-05-09T02:14:43Z http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/05/09/substituting-intensity-for-time-in-training.htm <p>The high-intensity train has got quite a lot of momentum in recent years. Maybe it's the Hogwarts Express that carried the famous Harry Potter to magic school? Because that's how some trainers are talking about high-intensity training -- to be more descriptive, high-intensity interval training. Yes, it is a good way to work out and you should include some high intensity in your workouts. But it's not magic and you still need to do the work and expend the energy. Here's a run down.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/05/09/substituting-intensity-for-time-in-training.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/05/09/substituting-intensity-for-time-in-training.htm Thu, 09 May 2013 02:09:48 +0000 2013-05-09T02:09:48Z http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/04/30/more-injury-prevention-tips.htm <p>In this new article, I look at three major injury sites: Hamstrings, Knees, and Shoulders. What you should do and what you should not do to prevent such injuries.</p> <p>---> <a href="http://weighttraining.about.com/od/physicaltherapy/a/Prevent-Injury-10-Things-To-Do-And-Not-To-Do.htm" target="_NEW">Prevent Injury - Things to Do and Not to Do</a></p> http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/04/30/more-injury-prevention-tips.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:52:18 +0000 2013-04-30T17:52:18Z http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/04/30/prevent-and-treat-weight-training-injuries.htm <p>With a judicious approach to training, you can prevent injuries, especially the more serious injuries that put you out of action for months. Then, if you are injured, you can do exercises that help you recover.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/04/30/prevent-and-treat-weight-training-injuries.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/04/30/prevent-and-treat-weight-training-injuries.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:58:03 +0000 2013-04-30T02:58:03Z http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/04/28/superfit-multi-discipline-workout-for-max-fitness.htm <p>This one hour workout takes you through three fitness disciplines -- strength and muscle, high-intensity anaerobic, and moderate-intensity aerobic&#160;phases. For general, all-round peak fitness you can't beat this style of workout. Modify it as you wish to emphasize weaknesses or for preference, but stick to the basic 3-phase plan and you will do very well.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/04/28/superfit-multi-discipline-workout-for-max-fitness.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/04/28/superfit-multi-discipline-workout-for-max-fitness.htm Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:43:50 +0000 2013-04-28T23:43:50Z http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/04/28/how-to-get-massive-abs-2.htm <p>Well, for the most part the&#160;abs (the abdominal muscles) don't get massive, but you can get the 'six-pack' optimized so that they show through very prominently. You will have seen those ads that feature the 'washboard' stomachs.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/04/28/how-to-get-massive-abs-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/04/28/how-to-get-massive-abs-2.htm Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:39:04 +0000 2013-04-28T23:39:04Z http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/04/23/how-to-get-massive-legs.htm <p>Big, muscular and shapely legs are a necessary target for competitive bodybuilders. Strong and powerful legs are essential for most sports as well. Even so, some gym trainers seem to spend much of their time developing the upper body - arms, shoulders and back -- and don't pay due attention to their legs. It's not a good look.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/04/23/how-to-get-massive-legs.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/04/23/how-to-get-massive-legs.htm Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:31:35 +0000 2013-04-23T23:31:35Z http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/04/23/how-to-get-massive-arms.htm <p>If you're training for muscle development and shape and size, you need to do a few things that differ from those training for competitive strength, Olympic or Powerlifting. You will focus on isolation exercises that hit all the big muscles of the arms -- and then some!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/04/23/how-to-get-massive-arms.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/04/23/how-to-get-massive-arms.htm Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:27:44 +0000 2013-04-23T23:27:44Z http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/04/23/how-to-count-calories.htm <p>Counting calories to lose weight or to comply with athletic endeavor to ensure you don't get too much or too little, is not as easy as it sounds, even with modern electronic equipment and software. You really need to work at it, be meticulous,&#160;and decide this is the best way forward for you.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/04/23/how-to-count-calories.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://weighttraining.about.com/b/2013/04/23/how-to-count-calories.htm Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:23:37 +0000 2013-04-23T23:23:37Z