Cardiovascular Exercise

There are three main types of cardiovascular exercise that people typically utilize in their training.  These types are low intensity steady state, high intensity training and high intensity interval training.  The names of the types of cardiovascular exercise should give you a clue about what they entail. __________________________________________________________________________________ Low intensity steady state Low intensity steady state (LISS) are what people commonly think of when they hear the term "Cardio".  This is around...

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How to get a six pack

Everyone seems to want to have those washboard abs you see on the cover of magazines.  It often results in people buying into the "ab roller" or the latest abdominal contraption that promises to get you that ripped six pack.  The common misconception people have today is that they need to do a lot of reps on their abdominal contraption, crunches and or sit ups to magically have their six pack appear.  The truth is that most people already DO have a six pack but it is covered in a large amount of fat that hides the visibility of their...

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Guide: How to gain lean weight

Gaining weight is probably the most simple concept one could grasp.  All you need to do is eat a lot of food right?  If you are trying to gain overall mass (including fat) then your answer is correct.  In this post,  I will give you a 5 step-by-step guide to putting on lean weight while adding the smallest amount of fat possible.  If you all have any questions about how to lift weights or an example of a workout routine do not hesitate to ask using the "ASK FS" page. _________________________________________________________________________________    ...

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