How Research Can Help You Manage Detraining and Retraining
Both are scary to endure, but as an athlete, it’s part of the game. A little bit of knowledge can go a long way in managing this kind of stress.
The Misunderstanding of Sport-Specific Training
Running around and practicing soccer skills while wearing a weighted vest, attaching a band to a hockey stick or a baseball bat, and a myriad of other ridiculous activities in the weight room do not count as sport-specific activities.
The Science of Muscle Memory: Is it Real?
Is it actually easier to regain lost muscle and strength than it is to build it for the first time?
Muscle Memory: The Three Key Muscle Fiber Changes
The muscle memory phenomenon is a multi-faceted process with many different areas of the body having a different “memory” in relation to degree and timeframe. Let’s look deeper into this process.
Our Evolving Understanding of Hypertrophy — Comparing New and Old Theories
Science is in a state of constant development. This article examines several recent studies that provide new theories on hypertrophy.
Comeback Programming — Returning to the Gym After An Extended Break
You’ve been away from the gym, but now you’re back. With some intelligent programming you can resume training in such a way that you’ll be blowing through your old numbers without ever getting stuck.
Interview with LeRoy “The Machine” Walker
Could he be the next man to bench press over 700 pounds raw?
Consistency is the Name of the Game
To develop and ingrain the habits of success overlook no fine details.
Deload, Detrain, Decondition...Defeated?
Three months out of the gym, how much have you really lost?
Reno Hardcore: Neurological Considerations
Muscle memory is extremely important when it comes to lifting. However, have you instilled your muscles with the correct memory for proper technique?