Exercise & Training


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Articles on bodypart training, strength and mass training theories, cardiovasular exercise.

Methods of Training

Methods of Training
How to train for power, strength, hypertrophy/size and endurance; with routines

CNS Overtraining
How is the central nervous system affected by training past failure?

HIT Training
High Intensity Training (HIT) the old fashioned way. Compound movements are the way to train

Olympic Lifting
Discusses the benefits of Olympic weightlifting for all strength athletes, with descriptions of the movements and some great Olympic lifting routines

Strongman Training
The principles behind training for strongman, or simply to help improve your general strength

Tabata Training
Fitness expert Drew Price explores Tabata as a form of conditioning training, popular for fitness, martial arts and strength trainers

Training past failure
Some techniques to take training to the extreme and beyond the pain barrier. The 'Paul Borresen' style of training!


Body Part Routines

Gastrocnemius – neglected, stubborn or misunderstood?
The muscles of the calves, how they work and calf training routines

Got Arms?
Do you want huge, powerful arms? Read this!

Westside Barbell Training
Looks at the success of the Westide method of powerlifting training with examples of exercises, equipment needed and a productive Westside Barbell Training routine

Smart Shoulders - Improve every lift, boost your gains, look better and stay healthier for longer
Drew Price looks at alternatives methods of shoulder training to maximise long term gains and to prevent injury


General Exercise and Training

Fitness for the Female Beginner
Beginner information for a female who is considering joining a gym for the first time and how to get the most out of it

General Principles of Strength Training for Rugby
Training methods to improve performance in rugby

Improvising your Training in Prison
Prisoner Aarron Lambert MA8124 gives some ideas on how to keep size whilst incarcerated

In Search of the Perfect Rep
Get the most out of your training by performing your reps safely and effectively

The Warm Up and Cool Down
Warming up and cooling down correctly are crucial for preventing injury and maximising muscle growth. This article explains all and provides efficient warming up and colling down routines

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