The idea of fitness progress is often associated with rapid change right after you begin exercising. However, real physical progress occurs slowly through the mechanism of adaptation. The body slowly adjusts to the stress of training, getting stronger, more efficient and better able to handle the load over time. With strength training, a small amount […]
We often think of fitness as hard exercise, heavy training, or body changes. While training is an essential part of development, a better foundation is created from training, recovery, and long-term consistency. These three pillars of progress support each other, and without balance it is hard to make real improvements. Strength training is a good […]
For many, the real struggle isn’t in starting an exercise routine. It’s in doing so long-term. It’s easy enough to pick a couple of exercises to learn, and it’s easy enough to do a 30-day program. The harder task is finding an approach to fitness that is sustainable over the long haul; that is balanced, […]
Most people get started on the fitness path full of enthusiasm. They buy new gear, devise lofty exercise plans, and vow to see results as soon as possible. But within just a couple of weeks, that motivation may waver, and working out becomes more and more challenging. One of the largest reasons why many fitness […]
