The Science

Resistance training improves health and function in Parkinson’s patients
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative condition of the nervous system that negatively impacts muscle strength and the ability to perform activities of daily living. Resistance

How does grip width impact muscle activity during the bench press?
The bench press is foundational to resistance training programs. Not only is the exercise regularly prescribed by strength coaches and personal trainers, but it is

What is the repeated bout effect?
Let’s pretend 14 days ago was your first resistance exercise session in nearly a year. You were happy to be back exercising and decided to

Quadriceps exercise with a 5-second eccentric phase causes the greatest increase in 1RM strength
The duration of an exercise repetition is typically 2-5 seconds depending on the exercise. About half of this time is spent on the concentric phase

Guidelines for time-efficient resistance training workouts
Lack of time is commonly reported as a barrier to exercise participation. The perception of a lack of time for exercise can result from a

“Fore!”: Hitting it long with golf-specific resistance training
The best way to improve one’s golf game is to play golf. However, certain aspects of one’s game such as driving distance from the tee

Benefits of total-body resistance training 3 days per week
People often want to know how frequently they should exercise to get the most out of their training. The answer to this question is not

Take the stairs…down: health benefits from 12 weeks of stair descending eccentric exercise
Health advisors often recommend “Take the stairs.” Many of us interpret this to mean “Take the stairs UP,” as our previous experience tells us that

Impact of COVID-19 on strength training
Strength training is often performed at gyms. COVID-19 has led to gym inaccessibility and thus an impact on strength training participation has been expected. Dr.

Youth strength coaches believe eccentric training is important
An eccentric muscle contraction occurs when a muscle produces force as it is lengthened. For example, during the biceps curl exercise, the eccentric contraction of

Resistance training 1 day per week improves muscle function
Have you recently stopped resistance training? Maybe you feel a lack of motivation? Maybe other life priorities are taking up your time? We’ve all been

Older men increase muscle mass with resistance training
Muscle size and strength decrease with age which then impacts the ability to perform activities of daily living. Resistance training can combat these age-related declines