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10 benefits of lifting weights

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Base Factory Performance Training 10 benefits of lifting weights Strength Training, also called Resistance Training or Weight Training, is the use of resistance to muscular contraction to build strength and increase the size of skeletal muscles. Although it doesn’t necessarily mean that you will have extra pumped muscles, it comes with multiple benefits that will definitely improve your life. Building strength can be done in many ways, lifting free weights and using weight machines are among the most popular. Adding resistance to your routine by lifting weights that are challenging to your current strength level will cause your body to adapt by increasing strength. Whether you are thinking about starting to work out at the gym or complementing your current routine by adding strength training, it is important to know all of the benefits your body and mind will gain from it. This will keep you motivated and informed as to why you are doing it. Here is a list of 12 of the many benefit...

Gym Etiquette

Are you planning to embark on your fitness journey at the gym? Whether you're a hardcore gym enthusiast or a newcomer, understanding and practicing good gym etiquette is essential for creating a positive environment and maximizing your workout experience. Let's explore the top six ways to ensure you're keeping your gym manners in check. 1. Respect Personal Space: Be mindful of others' personal space while working out. Avoid crowding or encroaching on others' exercise areas, and maintain a respectful distance to ensure everyone can work out comfortably. 2. Clean Up After Yourself: It's crucial to leave the equipment and workout areas as you found them, if not better. Wiping down equipment after use and disposing of any trash or belongings appropriately helps in maintaining a clean and hygienic gym environment for everyone. 3. Share Equipment Considerately: Keep an eye out for others waiting to use the equipment, and be willing to alternate sets to ensure fair use...

The S.A.I.D. Principle

When I'm first meeting with an athlete we go over what their goals are with training. The core principle of exercise science and training that is brought up is the SAID principle. What is the SAID principle? S.A.I.D. stands for " Specific Adaptations on Imposed Demands " In the realm of exercise science, this principle exists as a fundamental principle that serves as a cornerstone for designing effective and efficient training programs. This principle underscores the concept that the human body will adapt specifically to the demands placed upon it. In simpler terms, the SAID principle highlights that the body responds and adjusts based on the type of stress or stimuli it experiences during exercise. To delve deeper into the SAID principle, let's break down the various adaptations that an individual can achieve through consistent and targeted training: 1. Skill: Improving specific movements and techniques through practice and repetition. 2. Speed: Enhancing the ability...