strength
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Sorry, Strength Training Doesn’t Count as Zone 2 Exercise
Heart rate zones only apply to cardio exercise.
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What to Do With a Trap Bar in the Gym
Dumbbells and regular barbells are great, but if you’ve been ignoring that large hexagonal thing in the corner, it’s now time to make its acquaintance. The “hex bar” or “trap bar,” as it’s called, is great for deadlifts and a variety of other exercises.
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Which Is Better: Lifting Heavy Weights or Lighter With More Reps?
So you want to lift weights but aren’t sure where to start. You scroll through your Instagram feed looking for guidance – but all you see are fitness influencers touting the idea you either lift big or don’t bother. That’s a bit intimidating and disheartening, right? But as with most things exercise and health, its…
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Three Ways Lifting Weights Can Help Runners
Millions of people worldwide make running their exercise of choice. And whether you’ve just started running and are aiming to run a 5km or are aiming to run a marathon, you’re probably looking for ways to improve. While most training programmes for runners focus primarily on increasing the amount of running you do, becoming a…