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What is isotonic exercise?

What is isotonic exercise?

Get the Basics... Isotonic exercises involve lifting a weighted object for the conditioning of a muscle group. Oftentimes, isotonic exercises get confused with isometric exercises. The simplest way to describe the difference between the two is that isotonic exercises...
What is isotonic exercise?

What are the most effective weightlifting exercises?

Get the Basics... A list of the most effective weight training exercises is going to be dependent on your goals. One method to use when approaching your weightlifting exercises is the progressive overload principle. Sometimes what makes the best exercises has nothing...
What is isotonic exercise?

Which is better for fat burning – cardio or weight training?

Get the Basics... When thinking about exercise there are optimal ways to maximize calorie expenditure and increase metabolism There are also other lifestyle aspects such as diet and alcohol consumption that impact weight loss and your ability to benefit from your...
What Are the Major Muscle Groups for Weight Training?

What Are the Major Muscle Groups for Weight Training?

Get the Basics... For weight training purposes, you will want to make sure that your workout includes the major muscle groups in the body. You need to balance working each group of muscles. Failing to do so will create an imbalance, with one side becoming bulkier than...
What are “supersets” when weight training?

What are “supersets” when weight training?

Get the Basics... Using supersets as a training technique is not for people who have recently started working out with weights Supersets are an advanced training technique and it is not the best choice for people who are trying to increase their muscle strength...
How Should I Mix Weight Training and Cardio?

How Should I Mix Weight Training and Cardio?

Get the Basics... Weight training is important for your metabolism and your muscles Cardio is essential for a healthy heart Alternating weight training and cardio is a great way to maximize your routine There is some debate as to whether or not performing cardio...