Category: strength training

Is Lifting Heavy Overrated?

Is Lifting Heavy Overrated? - Bri lifting

If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve likely heard the message that everyone should be lifting heavy weights with low repetitions. While lifting heavy can absolutely be an effective way to build strength and muscle, the reality is that it isn’t the only way, and it may not be the best approach…

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Strength as Cardio

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One of the biggest fitness challenges people face is simply finding enough time to workout. Between work, family, and daily responsibilities, it can feel nearly impossible to fit in all the essential components of fitness each week, including cardio, strength training, and flexibility or mobility work. Yet each of these areas plays a critical role…

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Updated Strength Training Guidelines

Updated Strength Training Guidelines

After 17 years, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has released updated strength training guidelines, reflecting an explosion of new research and a shift toward a more flexible, personalized approach to fitness. What’s changed and what does it mean for you? At its core, the new guidance reinforces that strength training remains essential for…

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Athletes Are Made in the Leg

There’s a reason experienced coaches and athletes repeat the phrase “Never Miss Leg Day.” The legs are the body’s powerhouse and the foundation of nearly every athletic movement. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a recreational pickleball player, a competitive athlete, or the parent of a high school or collegiate athlete, prioritizing leg strength and power…

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Strong Trumps Skinny

Strong trumps skinny! Gone are the days when fitness was all about endless cardio, calorie restriction, and chasing the number on the scale. The new message in health and wellness is clear: being strong trumps being skinny. Strength training isn’t just about building muscle, it’s about creating a foundation for long-term health, confidence, and vitality…

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Exercise to Improve Confidence

Try exercise to improve confidence. Have you ever noticed how a great workout can make you feel unstoppable? Exercise isn’t just about building muscle or losing body fat; it’s also one of the most powerful tools for improving confidence, self-esteem, mood, and overall mindset. Whether you’re a business professional gearing up for a big presentation,…

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Body Recomposition

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Body Recomposition – What is it and is it Possible? Body recomposition is the process of simultaneously losing body fat while gaining muscle. Unlike traditional “bulking” or “cutting” phases that focus on one goal at a time, body recomposition is about changing the ratio of fat to muscle so your body becomes leaner, stronger, and…

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