Standing up and sitting down can become difficult as one ages. The difficulty of standing up is frequently caused by two things, weakness, injury or a combination thereof. Proper strength training has been repeatedly shown to have positive effects on injury recovery and prevention when appropriate and properly applied (Vincent, 2013). Leg and core muscles aid in proper movement and …
Mechanical Tension vs Metabolites
Should you lift heavy, or should you lift lighter to feel the burn? The quick answer is likely both. Lifting heavier loads in the 8 to 12 rep range with good form causes damage to the muscle that stimulates strength and size progression through muscle disruption. Lifting lighter weights to feel the “burn” causes an influx of metabolites into the …