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Are Low Reps Ideal for Strength?

Written on December 17, 2023 - 7:37 am | by Terra

Every now and then, you will articles saying bodybuilders should do low reps since that will help them increase their strength. And you will also see training programs for muscle which will have a mix of low and high reps to target both strength and muscle.

But are low reps ideal for strength?

Why is low rep considered ideal for strength?

Powerlifters: Powerlifters are the strongest blokes around, and their training involves a lot of low reps ( 1-6 reps).

Guidelines: According to text books and exercise guidelines, the repetition range for strength is 1-6 reps.

So what is the problem?

Types of strength: There are different types of strength: Maximal strength is the amount of weight you can lift for one repetition. Continue training!

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Silent Meditation Retreats | Must Read Tips

Written on December 13, 2023 - 11:20 am | by EmmyW

(Anmol: In part 2 of this series on Free Guide to Meditation Retreats, guest author Axel goes deeper into the challenges and obstacles of a silent meditation retreat. The tips and insights he offers are invaluable not only if you are planning a meditation retreat, but also invaluable for those moving deeper into meditation and spiritual practice.

Axel, who was an actual Buddhist Monk, now shares his wisdom, knowledge and expertise with you on his great, free meditation website Axel G (http://axelg.com/). Do check it out.

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No Business Degree or Experience? No Problem.

Written on December 10, 2024 - 9:05 pm | by Terra

Oh, it’s still work. Lots of it. But you don’t need a college degree. You don’t need a business plan. And you certainly don’t need a lot of money.

The best part is you can work on building your business with only a few hours of work per week – kind of like the guys at Humblecock clothing.

They wanted to start a t-shirt company, despite not knowing a damn thing about making t-shirts. Turns out they didn’t have to know much to see a little success.

If done right, your small business—or “muse” as Tim Ferriss calls it—can provide you with extra income with a minimal amount of hours and money invested.

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Zumba Exercise: Have Fun While You Shed Pounds & Tone Muscles

Written on December 10, 2024 - 6:50 am | by EmmyW

If you’re looking to change up your workout routine you may want to check out Zumba exercise. Surely you have heard of Zumba and whether you have or not, if you aren’t sure what it is, you soon will.

Zumba is an amazing exercise program that will get you inspired, up and moving, and help you look forward to working out. Sometimes all we need is a little change and I think switching things up is a good way to beat boredom and bust through plateaus. Here is what you need to know about Zumba.

What is Zumba Exercise?

So many people throughout the country are incorporating Zumba into their workouts and more and more people are continuing to reap the benefits of Zumba. So

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