Michael Wood, CSCS

A versatile piece of exercise equipment that works well for strength development is the kettlebell. You can perform a variety of exercise moves with one or a pair of kettlebells.

We all know the upcoming holiday season can be a time to fall into "relax mode" with respect to our exercise and diet routines. Change things up a bit for this new year.

A strong core is important for several reason. First, it can help to keep back injuries at bay. Secondly, all bodily movements, performed in and out of the gym, are more efficient with a strong, powerful core.

Developing a strong upper back is important for not only functionality and health but for all gym related activity as well. The Jefit exercise database includes more than 1300 exercises, 110 of which focus primarily on the back.

Many gym-goers spend a great deal of their time in the gym working out diligently. There are many types of strength training programs to choose from.

Many would agree that one of the toughest areas to develop is the lower leg or the calves. The muscles in the front of the lower leg perform dorsiflexion.

This article is written for anyone who is new to strength training or trying to get back into it. An important component to understand is how to determine the starting weight for any new exercise.

We know it's important for the body to be fueled throughout the day and especially prior to exercise. Ensuring muscles get the right amount of protein and carbohydrate post workout, though, aid in recovery and muscle growth.

There is no stopping change, especially when it comes to your body. What do you think you begin to lose around the third or fourth decade of life? Among other things, muscle mass

More than 42 percent of adults in the U.S. have obesity. We continue to hear that it's a "growing" concern. Obviously these last few pandemic years have not helped that. Knowing nineteen states now have adult obesity rates over 35 percent, up from 16 states last year, may just justify that concern.

There is not a person at your gym who does not want to improve their performance when strength training. Most people typically do just a few quick stretches or a few "warm-up" repetitions and that's it

Now may be the perfect time to change your diet. Especially with Halloween tonight, Thanksgiving looming and the Holiday season fast approaching