1. Stay away from machines. Sport are chaotic, multi-planar, and multi-directional, so why train in way that focuses on a fixed plane of motion. Machine movements accentuate and develop muscular imbalance which will only end with one result, injury. Take the leg press for example. During the leg press, there is absolutely no balance required, as your hips and back are supported. Because of this, you can lift more weight, 'artificially.' The use of these heavy loads on your joints and muscles that are not prepared for that weight will dramatically increase your risk of injury. There are plenty of other negative impacts of machines, but that will be for another day.
2. Lift Heavy Weights. Men AND WOMEN alike need to be lifting heavy weights, provided they are dingo so with proper form and execution. Progressive overload through the use of heavy weights builds muscle. This increase in muscle mass, increases metabolism, which in turns helps you burn fat. For the women out there, get the 'But I'll get bulky and look like a man' thought process out of your head. You WILL NOT! You are not a man. Significant muscle gain requires testosterone, levels that are much higher than you possess. The only way you could get 'bulky' is if you would injecting testosterone, and I'm guessing your not.
3. The Bengals are horrible. 49-31 are you kidding me! 2-8 on the season! Ladies and Gentleman of Cincinnati hunker down and prepare yourself for a long and tough next decade.
Let's get Ready to Bust Tail this Week,
Kyle Bohannon, CSCS
Owner/Head Trainer
kyle@trainstrive.com
www.trainstrive.com
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