While many athletes will be familiar with the concept of base building as it applies to their aerobic systems, the idea can also be applied to strength training. Building a strength training base is ...

When life gets hectic, especially when training for a race, it’s easy to skimp on strength workouts or put them off entirely. To put your best racing foot forward, though, getting some consistent ...

From a performance perspective, strength training can make you a more powerful and efficient runner. Strong glute and leg ...

Vibration plates are doing the rounds on social media right now, with supposed benefits ranging from increased muscle strength and tone to boosting lymphatic drainage and reducing stress. While we are ...

Iron plates and bumper plates are foundational tools of the trade. We break down when to use each option and why. Sure, both options hit that muscle-building aesthetic, and there’s loads of training ...

As our approach to fitness have changed over two years, the one thing we’ve finally managed to learn is that we don’t need a lot of equipment for resistance training. You should continue to apply this ...

Dr. Valerie Cholet is a Professor of Kinesiology. She earned her doctorate at Penn State University and has taught in higher education for over 20 years. Her areas of specialization include Exercise ...