periods

Part of me cringes every time someone asks me how long they should rest between sets. Rest periods are all but an extinct method of overload that most people just assume they don't need to pay attention to. These days rest periods are for checking out some chick or playing with your iPod. Just...

LESS REST FOR SIZE, MORE REST FOR STRENGTH? The advice regarding inter-set rest periods has long been that rest and intensity are inversely related. In other words, if you did a lighter weight, higher-rep set, you rested for anywhere from 45 seconds to a minute. If you did a lower-rep heavy set...

Are you paying attention to every minor detail of your training routine except rest between sets? Find out about the six benefits of tracking time between each set. “Time is the most precious commodity out there. It’s the one thing you can’t buy or ever buy back. Give it your absolute all to...

Okay, you want to strip some body fat and keep or maybe even build some muscle in the meantime. Seems impossible? Not really. Adopting a few little tricks and sticking to your plan of action will have you there quicker than you think. Below are 13 tricks, tips and strategies to get you on your...

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