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November 1, 2020 Strength & Weight Training

Developing Your One Repetition Maximums

Developing Your One Repetition Maximums Start by determining your 1 rep max (RM) for a muscle. That’s the maximum amount of weight you can lift for only 1 rep (that will be different for each muscle group and will change over time). Use that number to determine progression of weight. Note: As strength builds, your

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October 31, 2020 Strength & Weight Training

Developing Your Three Repetition Maximums

Developing Your Three Repetition Maximums Once again we recommend for rugby players under 18 years of age that you only use the three repetition maximum as your gauge for strength training using free weights – safety and care is your priority Start by determining your 3 rep max (RM) for each exercise or  muscle group.

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October 30, 2020 Strength & Weight Training

Seven Basic Exercises in the Gym

The most frequent question we get asked in the gym—is how to structure a workout routine. With thousands of websites dedicated to fitness and health, it can be difficult to determine which sources are reliable. Fitness encompasses a huge spectrum of various types of exercise, from running to powerlifting and bodybuilding to CrossFit. Although some

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October 29, 2020 Strength & Weight Training

The 5 Best Strength Training Exercises for Raw Beginners

The 5 Best Strength Training Exercises for Beginners Experts weigh in on where to start, how to build strength, and how to avoid injury. As stated earlier strength training can be intimidating for beginners, but the benefits can’t be beaten: more muscle, higher calorie burn, stronger bones and joints, better endurance, and reduced risk of injury during another

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October 29, 2020 Training Schedules

Use Technology to Enhance Your Fitness Program

Use Technology to Enhance Your Fitness Program As a millennial, You have been conditioned to look at your phone almost constantly. In some cases you have bought into the fit bit regime of watches or even gone as far as the Apple watches, whether that be for the phone elements or simply for the fitness

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October 28, 2020 Strength & Weight Training

Resistance Training vs. Free Weights—What Should I Do?

Resistance Training vs. Free Weights—What Should I Do? It needs to stated that all weight training or fitness centres are each in their own way great facilities that house to often dozens if not more different types of fitness equipment to help their members meet their fitness goals— Whether those members are intent on building

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