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free weights vs. machines | Cara Barnes | female personal trainer

Free Weights vs. Machines: The Strength Training Guide

Free Weights vs. Machines: The Strength Training Guide Free weights vs. Machines is a conversation that is a hotly contested topic. For many fitness enthusiasts, this isn’t just a question of equipment; it’s about philosophy, efficiency, and the essence of strength training. This comprehensive guide is tailored for the gym devotee who wants to understand …

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Myths of Personal Training

Debunking Myths of Personal Training: Why You Shouldn’t Believe Everything You Hear In the world of health and fitness, personal training is a crucial component to achieving your fitness goals. From weight loss to muscle gain, personal training offers a tailored approach to working out that can help you achieve your goals in the most …

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Low Testosterone and Increased Body Fat - article by Cara Barnes

The Connection Between Low Testosterone and Increased Body Fat in Bodybuilding

The Connection Between Low Testosterone and Increased Body Fat in Bodybuilding For bodybuilders, maintaining a lean and muscular physique is essential. However, achieving this goal can be challenging due to numerous factors, including low testosterone levels. Testosterone is a hormone that plays a vital role in maintaining muscle mass, bone density, and fat distribution. Unfortunately, …

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Speed up Muscle Growth

Life Hacks to Speed up Muscle Growth: A Comprehensive Guide

Life Hacks to Speed up Muscle Growth: A Comprehensive Guide This is a comprehensive guide with some of effective life hacks to help you to speed up muscle growth. Building muscles is a challenging and time-consuming task. It requires consistency, discipline, hard work, and good nutrition. But in today’s fast-paced world, people often struggle to …

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Hypertrophy vs. Strength Training

Hypertrophy vs. Strength Training: What’s the Difference?

Hypertrophy vs. Strength Training: What’s the Difference? Hypertrophy vs strength training: whats the difference and which one is best for your personal goals? If you’re new to bodybuilding, it’s easy to get confused between two popular terms: hypertrophy and strength training. Both sound similar, but they are completely different approaches to workout routines. In this …

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How Much Rest is Ideal for Maximum Muscle Growth

How Much Rest is Ideal for Maximum Muscle Growth?

How Much Rest is Ideal for Maximum Muscle Growth? Bodybuilding is more than just lifting barbells and dumbbells – it’s a lifestyle that requires discipline, patience, and knowledge. The science behind muscle growth is fascinating and complex, and one of the most crucial factors in achieving maximum gains is rest time. While most lifters know …

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Overload Principle

Understanding the Overload Principle in Bodybuilding

Understanding the Overload Principle in Bodybuilding If you’re a regular at the gym, then you’ve most likely heard of the term ‘overload principle’. But what exactly is it, and what does it mean for your workout routine? In simple terms, the overload principle refers to gradually increasing the intensity, duration, or frequency of your workout …

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Can resistance bands to build muscle

Can Resistance Bands Work for Hypertrophy?

Can Resistance Bands Work for Hypertrophy? When it comes to strength training, there are many tools that can be used to achieve your goals. From dumbbells to barbells, kettlebells to resistance machines, there are many different options to choose from. One popular tool that you may have come across is resistance bands. But can bands …

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Why Bro Splits Don’t Work: A Comprehensive Guide

Why Bro Splits Don’t Work: A Comprehensive Guide If you’ve been lifting weights for a while, chances are you’ve heard of the term “bro split”. Essentially, a bro split is a workout routine that places emphasis on one body part per day. For example, Monday might be chest day, Tuesday might be back day, and …

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Working out with injuries

The Surprising Benefits of Working Out on Healing Injuries

The Surprising Benefits of Working Out on Healing Injuries It is common knowledge that regular exercise and an active lifestyle can help improve overall physical and mental health. However, did you know that working out can also help improve injuries? Whether you are recovering from a minor sprain or a more serious injury, engaging in …

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