Less gym time, same results: Why ‘lowering’ weights is all you need to do
Good news for all: you may be able to cut your weights routine in half and still see the same results, if you know how to efficiently work.
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Joseph Shavit
- Dec 21, 2022
Lifting weights for as little as three seconds a day can have a major impact on muscle strength
39 healthy university students perform one muscle contraction at maximum effort for three seconds per day, for 5 days a week over 4 weeks.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 5, 2022
Less gym time, same results: Lowering weights is all you need to do
Good news for those who struggle to fit a gym workout into their day: you may be able to cut your weightlifting routine in half.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 21, 2022
Just 3 seconds of exercise can improve your muscle strength, study finds
Lifting weights for as little as three seconds a day can have a positive impact on muscle strength, a new study has discovered.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 6, 2022
Less gym time, same results: Why ‘lowering’ weights is all you need to do
Good news for all: you may be able to cut your weights routine in half and still see the same results, if you efficiently work your muscles.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 27, 2022
Forward-thinking gym lifts weights, shifts attitudes through anti-racism programs
Anti-racism program at Boston’s Inner-City Weightlifting was effective in helping to positively shift views of race and class.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 12, 2021
850 pounds and counting! 80-year-old powerlifter inspires other seniors to hit the gym
80-year-old Mahopac resident, Mike Palen, has been weightlifting since the age of 14 and is inspiring both young and old alike.
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