Contrast training is a form of resistance training that pairs a heavy strength exercise with a lighter power exercise to take advantage of a phenomenon called post-activation potentiation.

Just like there are different types of shoes for each kind of workout, there are various types of training for each fitness goal. Two of the most common types: strength and power training. Both types ...

You are passionate about climbing and dream of sending yet more powerful sport climbs or boulders, but despite your dedicated climbing practice, supplemented by strength training in the gym, you seem ...

Strength training is routinely emphasized by fitness professionals and for good reason: it is good for your bones, good for your overall health, and it can be fun! Strength training builds muscle, ...

This meta-analysis highlights caffeine's role in enhancing resistance training performance, with notable effects on power and ...

The power clean is one of the most impactful exercises you can include in your gym routine, as it targets several muscles throughout your body. But performing it may be more difficult than it seems, ...

Make it harder: Use a heavier weight, increase the speed (power), or hold the end position for 2 seconds before returning.

We all know that exercise is good for our physical health, and in recent years more people are discovering how movement can have a transformative impact on our mental health too. What’s less well ...