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1-REPETITION MAXIMUM LIFTS – TREND THEM BACK

Remember when it WAS pc to talk about your maximum bench press or squat? Ah, the good ‘ole days! Today, the topic brings puzzlement or disgust, from either unfamiliarity or fear you will next strip down to your circa 1980 coaching shorts or leg warmers. In contemporary fitness, the 1-repetition maximum lift (1-rm) faces extinction [...]

By Anne Larson|2014-03-19T23:19:00-07:00March 19th, 2014|Exercise and Motivation|0 Comments

Oddly speaking – Where’s the love for 5-7-9-11?

Are you a…hater? Those of us who use weights represent diversity’s rainbow and seem to be tolerant and respectful toward the same except for one thing – we discriminate against odd numbers! Weird, but the next time you are at the gym count along as those around you do a machine or free weight exercise. [...]

By Anne Larson|2013-10-15T23:51:09-07:00October 15th, 2013|Exercise and Motivation|0 Comments