isometrics

When a muscle activation techniques practitioner contacted me in 2014, promoting his isometric training device, I was skeptical. Before I finish this story, let me backtrack. Thinking about the way we train, I notice something: 95% of the strength and conditioning world spends 95% of their time...

Flexing your muscles does burn some calories, and there's actually a name for this type of exercise: isometrics. However, isometrics alone aren't enough to cause significant weight loss. To shed fat, create a multi-pronged plan that includes a reduced-calorie diet, regular aerobic activity and...