Accentuated Eccentric Loading, commonly known as AEL training, represents a specialized approach to building eccentric strength that has gained significant attention in sports science and athletic performance. Understanding how this training method works requires looking at both the mechanics of…

EROM reps, or Extended Range of Motion repetitions, improve range of motion strength by training muscles through a fuller movement arc than standard repetitions. This approach helps increase strength not just at a single joint angle but across a broader…

How ROM Prioritization Improves Strength Safely Range of motion, or ROM, is how far your joints can move in different directions. When you focus on improving your ROM through stretching, you’re actually setting yourself up for better strength gains down…

High-Intensity Circuit Resistance (HICR) workouts are a popular way to improve fitness, especially conditioning, without putting stress on the joints through impact. These workouts combine strength training and cardiovascular exercises in a circuit format, focusing on resistance movements performed at…

HRZ training helps you target specific heart rate zones by guiding your exercise intensity to match different levels of cardiovascular effort. Heart rate zones are ranges of beats per minute that correspond to how hard your heart is working during…

Electromyography (EMG) feedback is a technique that measures the electrical activity produced by muscles when they contract. This feedback helps individuals and therapists understand how well muscles are activating during movement or exercise. By providing real-time information about muscle activity,…

Glute AMRAP training is a workout method focused on strengthening the glute muscles by performing as many repetitions as possible within a set time or until muscle fatigue. This style of training targets the lower body, especially the glutes, which…

Tracking your macros means paying attention to the three main nutrients in your food: protein, carbohydrates, and fats. When you want to build muscle, knowing how much of each you eat every day can make a real difference. It’s not…

MET Levels Help You Measure Workout Intensity When you’re working out, you probably wonder how hard you’re actually pushing yourself. Is that walk intense enough? Are you really getting a good workout? This is where MET levels come in. MET…

NEAT, which stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, refers to the calories your body burns through everyday movements that are not part of formal exercise. This includes activities like walking around your home or office, fidgeting, standing instead of sitting, doing…