Rest and recovery are often overlooked components of strength training, yet they play a critical role in maximizing performance and results. Whether you’re lifting to build muscle, increase strength, or improve endurance, the amount of time you rest between sets and between training different muscle groups can significantly impact your progress. What is Recovery Time […]
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If you’ve spent any time in a CrossFit box or on social media fitness pages, you’ve likely heard the term “AMRAP.” Short for As Many Rounds (or Reps) As Possible, AMRAP workouts are a form of strength and conditioning training that push you to your physical limit in a set amount of time. But does
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When it comes to building muscle and strength, gym-goers often face one major question: Should I lift heavy weights or light weights? Both strategies have their champions, and both can be effective—depending on your goals, training experience, and how you execute your workouts. Here’s what the latest science says and how to use the Jefit
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Hey Jefit community! Want a powerful yet often overlooked tool for your toolbox to enhance your lifts and build more muscle? Check out the mind–muscle connection (MMC)—a technique that’s catching fire in gyms and rehab clinics alike. Understanding the mind-muscle connection is not just talk; recent science and top trainers and coaches swear by it.
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If you felt a dull pain along the front of your lower leg or shin bone, chances are you’ve had shin splints. It’s a common yet frustrating hurdle for many individuals and runners, including experienced ones. Understanding this condition and following preventive strategies are key to a long and enjoyable workout experience. What Are Shin
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Introduction: What is Velocity-Based Training (VBT)? In today’s evolving strength training landscape, Velocity-Based Training (VBT) is quickly becoming a go-to method for serious lifters and elite coaches. Instead of relying solely on fixed percentages of your one-rep max (1RM), VBT uses barbell speed as feedback to regulate load and volume in real-time. The result? More
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If you’ve hit a plateau in your strength training or you’re just chasing better results in less time, it might be time to look beyond the usual variables—sets, reps., and load—and focus on one of the most underutilized tools in the gym: tempo training. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced lifter, manipulating the speed
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Progressive Overload: Unlock Your Strength Potential As an exercise physiologist, I’m often asked: “What’s the single most important principle in strength training?” Without hesitation, my answer is always the same—progressive overload. Whether you’re a novice lifter or an elite athlete, this concept forms the cornerstone of sustainable strength development. Progressive overload refers to the gradual
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Introduction: The Unexpected Cardio Trend in Strength Circles Strength athletes are known for deadlifts, squats, and explosive lifts—not necessarily time spent on a treadmill. But recently, a quiet revolution is taking place in gyms and training circles. More lifters, power athletes, and even bodybuilders are incorporating Zone 2 training, a form of low-intensity steady-state cardio
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Introduction Want to get strong without spending hours doing complicated routines? Here’s the truth: you only need three core barbell lifts to build total-body strength — the squat, the bench press, and the deadlift. Known as the “big three,” these lifts have been the foundation of strength programs for decades because they work. Whether you’re
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Introduction There was a thought-provoking article published in the New York Times this week, titled Do We Age Steadily, or in Bursts? New technologies are giving scientists a better understanding of how the process actually works. As someone in the middle of these age groups, I get what the author, Mohana Ravindranath, so eloquently writes
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what you’ll learn about lean bulking in this post Thinking about building muscle but worried about gaining fat? You’re not alone.Many people start bulking only to end up feeling bloated, fluffy, and frustrated. But it doesn’t have to be that way — lean bulking is a smarter, more sustainable approach to gaining size while keeping
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