Tag: training
Body Composition: What You Need to Know (+ How to Change Yours for the Better)
You’re made of stuff. The body you use to jog on the treadmill, play outside with your kids, or finally lift that new 1-rep max deadlift you’ve been chasing is composed of muscle, fat, water, bone, blood … you get the gist. There’s even a fitness buzzword for this: Body composition. If you want to change your body…
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Your Abdominal Muscles, Explained (and How To Train Them)
The muscles that make up your abdominal region are good for a whole lot more than helping you look extra fit at the beach. In fact, your “six-pack” is just the tip of the iceberg. The muscles that encase your core and support your spine help you do everything from walk on the treadmill to pick up a…
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How to Identify Aerobic Vs. Anaerobic Exercise (And Why it Matters)
When you go to the gym, it’s to pick up heavy weights, put them back down, and repeat. But when your coach or gym buddy tells you it’s time to “do cardio,” you’ve got to admit that it’d be nice to be able to breathe regularly after a set of six or more reps. But just like you…
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How to Build Muscle with Kettlebells (w/Joe Daniels)
Today I’m speaking with Joe Daniels, better known as Swing This Kettlebell on social media. Joe has a varied athletic background, but in recent years he’s focused on kettlebell training across a variety of methods. We dive into his experience and bust some myths are kettlebells, hypertrophy, and functional training. In this episode of The BarBend Podcast, David…
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What Is Tabata Training? How to Get Fitter in Four Minutes
From calisthenics training to gathering the best dumbbells at your disposal for a sweat session, there are endless ways to pack in a quick, high-intensity workout. One of the most popular of these training methods is the Tabata protocol. This unique spin on interval training was originally popularized back in 1996 and traces its roots back even further. …
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What Is Clear Whey Isolate? Here’s the Science Behind the Buzz
You thought you’d tried all the protein powder the virtual supplement aisle has to offer. But recently, the internet has been abuzz with a new type of protein powder — clear whey isolate. An ever-increasing horde of probable gymgoers are searching for the term on Google. Well-known brands are on board, with Myprotein offering MIKE AND IKE® and…
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The Best Arm Exercises to Add to Your Workout Routine
It’s ok to want big, strong arms. Lifting weights can boost your confidence, improve your health, and make you stronger — but wanting to look buff in a sweater is a perfectly acceptable goal, too. Aesthetics aside, bigger stronger arms can help you lift more weight. After all, you use your arms in some fashion whenever you train…
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How to Gain Weight Fast (and Safely), According to Science
Weight loss is a popular pursuit, particularly at the start of the new year. But your health & fitness goals may not center around reducing the number on the scale. If you’re trying to gain weight fast — whether for sports or a desire to bulk up into a new shirt size — you need to know how…
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How to Make the Ultimate Weekly Workout Schedule
Random workouts here and there may not be too difficult to plan. You show up at the gym, do whatever you feel like, and leave. But forming a consistent habit aimed at achieving specific goals is a different story. Once you get serious about sliding heavier weight plates onto that barbell, you’ll want to develop a weekly workout…
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The ONLY New Year Resolutions That Matter! Strength Weekly 2024
Strength Weekly is the show keeping you up to date on all aspects of the barbell game! This week, we’re covering resolutions — what’s up with those anyway? Here are the only ones you really need! In this episode, we discuss how to stack on track with bodyweight training, how to track your protein (the most important macro?),…
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