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Maximize Your Force and Power by Manipulating the Rest Between Reps

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Chad Kerksick PhD

We’ve all heard of resting between sets, but have you ever tried resting between reps? Dr. Chad Kerksick looks at the use of short rest periods between reps and the effects on overall strength and power. Continue reading →

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Weights or Cardio First?

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

How many of you have ever wondered what impact it might have if you did weights or cardio first when you go to the gym?  Maybe you burn more fat if you do cardio first or weights first?  Or maybe … Continue reading →

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Get There and Stay There

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

I’m sure most of you know some person or maybe several people who lose weight, gain it back, lose weight again, gain it back and so the cycle goes.  Well they certainly aren’t alone as weight loss is challenging, and … Continue reading →

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The Anatomy of Your Resistance Training Workout – Part 6

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

Welcome to the final article of a six part series that is focused upon the key variables one must consider when developing or modifying a resistance training program (Kerksick 2011; Spiering et al. 2008). The previous articles have outlined topics … Continue reading →

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The Anatomy of Your Resistance Training Workout – Part 5

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

So we’re on to part five of the article series that is providing a more scientific breakdown and explanation of the variables that should be considered and how they should be considered when developing or modifying your resistance training program … Continue reading →

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The Anatomy of Your Resistance Training Workout – Part 4

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

Welcome to article three of a six part series breaking apart the details of a resistance training workout (Kerksick 2011; Spiering et al. 2008). My first articles focused upon two instrumental variables, choice of exercise and order of exercise, that … Continue reading →

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The Anatomy of Your Resistance Training Workout – Part 3

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

Welcome to article three of a six part series breaking apart the details of a resistance training workout (Kerksick 2011; Spiering et al. 2008). My first articles focused upon two instrumental variables, choice of exercise and order of exercise, that … Continue reading →

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The Anatomy of Your Resistance Training Workout – Part 2

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

Welcome to installment number two of this six part series that will focus on the acute resistance training variables that are paramount to any resistance training workout (Kerksick 2011; Spiering et al. 2008). The first article highlighted the importance of … Continue reading →

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The Anatomy of Your Resistance Training Workout – Part 1

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

You lift weights right? Besides to look great in the mirror, feel better about yourself and to take care of your body, do you know why you are choosing the different aspects of your workout? This article is the first … Continue reading →

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The Power of Resistance Exercise and Whey Protein!

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Chad Kerksick PhD

You hear a lot about whey protein and for a person who has a particular interest in its effects on our muscle with and without exercise; I continue to be amazed with its power. Just for a quick review, resistance … Continue reading →

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