The intensity of training can be quantified in many ways objectively (% Rep Max, % Heart Rate, % Velocity max), subjectively (Rate of Perceived exertion scales, session intensity rating) and using some other factors...

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Almost everyone appreciates the need for rest and recuperation between sessions, some people like to train with huge intensities or volumes 1-2x per week whilst others like to train with lesser volumes or intensities...

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Weightlifting ShoesYou wouldn't try and play rugby in a pair of slippers or go scuba diving in a pair of vibrams, just because something is possible isn't a reason for it to happen.  If...

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TL;DR Fat athletes don't jump as highSprint Momentum is an important change between senior and junior rugbyHeavy sleds are goodSome journal authors have some silly ideasBack squat is better than overhead squat for lowerbody strength...

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 Health and fitness is full of number and targets.  By my wedding in 12 months I want to lose 14 lbs in weight, in 4 weeks I want to put 20 kg on my...

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"Deadlift is a great lowerback exercise" This is the most common thing I would say with bodybuilders or people who just deadlift without a coach.  Terminal rounding of the lowerback and post set or session...

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  TL;DR NoEquipped lifting and steroids muddy the waterLifting heavier things makes you strongerLifting higher volumes of heavy things makes you strongerChains and bands can be used for novelty in training Speed or dynamic effort another gift...

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 If your training for maximal strength and power that means you have to be fresh for your sets... so obviously that means after a set I can sit around for 10-15 mins talking to...

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 Everyone has a weak lift it's nature.  It's not usually possible to be a good build for all of the lifts in the gym, some people are blessed with the ideal leg and torso...

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  In short Plyometrics improve some but not all explosive measures compared to soccer training.  Sports science studies aren't all greatly designed.  How fat you are doesn't effect how much fat you utalise during exercise for energy....

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Serge Nubret’s Old School Workout Routine  A post from a bodybuilding forum so you know it's legit either way looks like a fun routine for anyone who wants to use lighter weights and change their...

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  TL;DR -3 sets of 8 to 12 repsDifferent exercise variations in the programme to work muscles (incline-flat-decline)Use good form!Allow the muscle to recoverUse a training splitTrain like a bodybuilder! Its not about how strong you...

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One recognised international federation or governing body.The only other "sport" I can think of with multiple federations or governing bodies that isn't boxing might be professional wrestling.  When we are dealing with a sport...

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Live stream sitehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/weightliftingStart listhttps://www.iwf.net/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2014/07/CG2014...Resultshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/commonwealth-games/27069786Schedulehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/2014/schedule/sp...Thurs 24th10:00 - 12:00 Men's 56kg Group B 15:30 - 17:50 Women's 48kg Group A 19:30 - 21:50 Men's 56kg Group A Fri 25th10:00 - 12:00 Men's 62kg Group B 15:30 - 17:50 Women's 53kg...

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