Resistance Training For Lean Mass and Strength – Part 5: Squats

This is the fifth part in our series called Resistance Training For Lean Mass and Strength. In previous blogs on my resistance training program, we have talked about the program itself, the reasoning behind my choice of exercises, and an adaption phase to prepare your body for the program and gains that lie ahead. It’s [...]

Resistance Training For Lean Mass and Strength – Part 4: The Compound Exercises

This is the fourth part in our series called Resistance Training For Lean Mass and Strength. Now, before we go on to discuss the individual exercises in this program, I want to go into the reasoning behind the choice of exercises. This program is centered around 3 exercises and those are squats, power cleans and [...]

Resistance Training For Lean Mass and Strength – Part 3: Adaption

In my last blog, ‘Resistance Training For Lean Mass and Strength – Part 2: The Program’, I outlined a program for building lean mass and strength. Before we get into the specifics of how to perform the individual exercises, I want to talk a little bit about anatomical adaption – a technical term which means [...]

Resistance Training For Lean Mass and Strength – Part 7: Military Press or Shoulder Press

This is the seventh and final part in our series called Resistance Training For Lean Mass and Strength. The Military Press (or Shoulder Press) is the last exercise we will look into that forms the core of the total body program I have been talking about in this series. The program build on the principles [...]

How To Lose Weight While Avoiding The Pitfalls Of Hunger And Snacking

We’ve all been there.  There comes a time with most of us when we need to lose weight.  I’ve been there and back over a number of dieting methods, and seen friends and clients come and go with different fads which vary from moderately healthy to downright irresponsible and a threat to well being.  When [...]

Training Partners and Motivation

Motivation to train can sometimes be hard to come by. There is no point in pretending that it will always be easy. Sure, there will be days when the sun is shining outside, and you are itching to get out there and do your workout. That may even be true most days for some trainers, [...]

Training Your Abdominals – Part 4: The Stability Ball

The stability ball, sometimes known as the Swiss ball is similar to the decline or abdominal board in that it is designed to add an extra dimension to crunches or sit ups. Of course, the Swiss ball can be used for a variety of different exercises, and we may come back to it when we [...]

Training Your Abdominals – Part 2: Mastering & Improving Your Sit-ups

Sit-ups are probably the most commonly performed exercise in the gym, and one of the worst executed by exercisers – especially if you’re exercising in the comfort of your own home gym. For such a popular exercise, you very rarely see it done in its purest form i.e. on the floor without any equipment. You [...]

Fitness Goals: Set a Fitness Target to Focus Your Determination

When it comes to Fitness Goals, most of us who subscribe to GetFitFast.com don’t need to be persuaded about the benefits of a healthier lifestyle.  Regular physical exercise and a healthful and nutritious diet are major items that most of us aspire to, but as concepts they are very general.  In order to stay motivated, [...]

Resistance Training For Lean Mass And Strength – Part 1

When it comes to Resistance Training For Lean Mass And Strength I have to start this article by admitting something: writing articles about fitness, and giving advice that applies to everyone is difficult. There, I said it. It is difficult because everyone is different. Different body types, different levels of fitness, different ages, different levels [...]

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