Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on January 14, 2008 under Reader Q & A's, Strength Training | 
Reader’s Question: Does it matter how fast I lift a weight?
Answer: Yes. Different rep speeds will have different effects. While there is debate when it comes to the “time under tension” rule, there is no doubt a different training effect when you take 4-5 seconds to lower a weight than there is when you take 1-2 seconds to lower a weight.
Traditionally, rep speed should be specific to what you are training for. Athletes usually require faster tempos because it’s conducive to the explosive movements of their sport. When training for general fitness or weight loss, you can take advantage of a lot of different tempos. Therefore, for general populations I recommend varying the tempo so long as proper form is maintained.
Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on under Core Training, Exercise Library, Strength Training |
1. Starting position: Lying on your side with your elbow directly under your shoulder, body in a straight line, with knees bent to 90 degrees.
2. Slowly lift your hips off the floor as far as you can, pivoting at the knee. Do not allow the shoulder to slouch. Exhale through the movement.
3. Slowly return to the starting position.
Note: To make the exercise more difficult, pivot from the feet instead of the knees.
Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on January 8, 2008 under General Fitness, Nutrition, Strength Training, Weight Loss |
Ok, the information I’m going to provide you with today is not new. In fact, it is old (at the rate things change these days, you may consider this very old). Nonetheless, it still applies today and you’d be surprised by the number of people still not doing it! So what is it? What is this old news?
You need to combine a healthy diet with exercise in order to achieve optimal weight loss! Read more of this article »
Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on January 2, 2008 under General Fitness, Strength Training, Weight Loss |
Everyone is looking for the single best exercise program. The secret formula to perpetual results. If only they could find that elusive program. The best program to lose weight. The best program to build muscle. Ahh, they know it’s out there. However, there’s one thing they’re overlooking in their never ending search.
There is no BEST program! Read more of this article »
Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on December 13, 2007 under General Fitness, Strength Training |
One of the fundamental principles of exercise prescription, specifically resistance training, is the principle of exercise order. Which exercises do I do first? Which do I do last? Does exercise order really matter? From personal observations in the weight room, it would seem to many it doesn’t matter. However, if you want an effective exercise program you must consider the order of the exercises. Read more of this article »
