The data shows that up to 6-8 sets per muscle group, the gains continue to rise, but beyond, we get hit with a pretty hard plateau – it's clear that more work doesn't always equal more gains, and can even be detrimental.
What should the ratio of strength training to cardio training be? You will probably get a different answer depending on which expert personal trainer you ask.
Travel can disrupt exercise routines and throw fitness goals off track. Here are some practical tips to help you keep on top of your fitness wherever you are.
You can spend a week in a deficit, lose a kg and then easily regain that weight with just one meal out, and if you don’t know where the majority of that weight gain is coming from, this can be very demotivating.
You might be familiar with the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”, but a new study has found that daily avocado consumption has health benefits.
Volume is work done. This can be calculated as weight x reps x sets. Or, a more straightforward way to measure volume is to just track total sets. Intensity is how heavy the weight is relative to what you can lift.
