Home Strength Training
“Strength Training Equipment” is exercise equipment that is used for muscle toning and home gyms can fall into this category also. Strength training equipment like the home gyms allow the user to isolate particular muscles or muscle groups for targeted workouts. While some types of exercise equipment or we should say aerobic fitness equipment (cardiovascular equipment) like treadmills, ellipticals, versaclimbers, steppers, bikes, rowers and ski machines could be considered strength training equipment, they remain classified as aerobic fitness equipment or cardiovascular equipment. Read more
Strength Training For Tennis
Tennis is a superb sport. It requires excellent hand-eye coordination, good agility, and keen spatial awareness. In addition to the physical and mental challenge, a good singles match provides both anaerobic and aerobic conditioning. Although skill is essential for top-level tennis, technique development is easier if you are fit—which is also the critical factor for staying power during the second and third sets. Read more
Strength Training for Runners
Strength training is an important component of all major sports. By strengthening the primary and secondary muscle groups, you’re enabling your body to do more work with less perceived effort. Strength training also decreases the chances of injury, as stronger muscles will be able to absorb more stress and shock from exercise. Muscles are just one player on our body’s “team”. Muscles work together with our tendons, bones, and joints to facilitate our movement. In the sport of running, we want these movements to be fast, fluid, and sustainable…this is where strength building can help. Read more
