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One the great problem of the modern exercise community is that is simply not sufficiently active outside the gymnasium. While many will discuss their workouts, even if very good quality, activities that benefit from a better quality fitness level, are ignored. To those already deeply entrenched in daily exercise this will not seem a problem but to those who are not so motivated, the drive to the gymnasium to walk on a treadmill or any other routine in insufficient motivation.
This is not the fault of the public and in-fact the peculiar aspect of the fitness industry as the solution to many of the obesity issue is not merely answered from “the gym” but what you do in life. This is no different in sport where “training to train” for sport does not answer the goals of said activity the first objective of exercise should be to improve the quality of your life. Whether that involves personal goals such as adding muscle mass, lifting a greater amount of weight or reducing body-fat, the issue is a personal decision but ultimately come under the broad heading of adding value to your life.
To achieve these goals as well as the overall objective you first must accept to be more physically active, which in most circumstances, facilitates quicker recovery from exercise. By being more physically active in the days before and after major training sessions, along with adding a proper supplement and dietary plan, recovery will accelerate and you will be closer to your goals.
Improving recovery from exercise or work related stress will always be a fundamental goal within very training regime. All recovery methods must be attacked with vicious intent and a structured plan and let me stress, it will take work. To continue reading please visit John Davies blog at USPlabs.
Through the now fifty-one previous editions of the “USPlabs Iron Day” we have been able to provide our readers a broad array of training regimes to reflect their goals. Whether interest lay in strength and bodybuilding pursuits, weight loss, needs of the military and law enforcement community or athletics, these training guides can serve as a tremendous blueprint towards goal achievement.
This effort came about due to radically improved technology that allows us to communicate with readers to which we are ability to quickly respond to their needs. With an open line of communication via Twitter, Google+ and Facebook we have been able to provide up-to-date information on efficient exercise approaches and ensure all readers utilize USPlabs products just as I have to their utmost.
This commitment to providing information has taken a tremendous leap forward with the very recent release of the USPlabs | Ultra Premium Supplements educational library which houses considerable videos on proper exercise technique and suitable for virtually every method of training. As we push forward with the USPlabs Iron Day we will be making great use of these videos and I invite you to share with your friends.
As per our original intent of the USPlabs Iron Day, each Friday we will provide a daily training program (per reader choice), with a follow up supplement protocol on Facebook. Readers would cast their vote via Twitter (through either direct message or the “@” function) or Facebook and decide the topic.
Our choice for this week’s “USPlabs Iron Day” is a classic routine, perfect for the bodybuilding community or those looking to add size:
A well designed resistance training plan is relatively simplified as the classic “iron-game” movements are irreplaceable. All resistance training plans should be based upon a Push, Pull, Squat and Press (with Reach, Lunge and extend added for good measure). This has you have noticed excludes the ridiculous movements, bizarre combinations on cables and stabilised de-stabilised balls or any number of activities that fail to understand there is no need to replace what has worked in the past.
To develop extraordinary power in the Glutes, Hips and Hamstrings, the Good Morning Squat is a tremendous option used as part of your “supplemental” lifts.
If there is a common denominator in sporting circles related to the issues of injuries, strength development and eventual performance in competition, range of motion is likely near the top of the list. Throughout my career in sports coaching, I have never seen or heard of a player being released because they have too much “bend” yet despite this fact few athletes spend sufficient time on range of motion.
However inadequate flexibility does not merely harm the competitive athlete but has similar detrimental effect upon everyday exercise enthusiasts and bodybuilders as it increases the risk of injury as well as possibly relating to slow muscular recovery and giving rise to limiting factors within strength training.
The greatest problem for those wishing to add muscle mass typically emanates from the over-use of isolation exercises. A quick walk through most weight room environments establishes the publics “love affair” with curls, Squat racks used as curling stations and Deadlift’s as well as Olympic lifts a very rare sighting.
This sits at the root of the problems building muscle and very related to failing to understand that the one thing is the whole thing.
One the great problem of the modern exercise community is that is simply not sufficiently active outside the gymnasium. While many will discuss their workouts, even if very good quality, activities that benefit from a better quality fitness level, are ignored. To those already deeply entrenched in daily exercise this will not seem a problem but to those who are not so motivated, the drive to the gymnasium to walk on a treadmill or any other routine in insufficient motivation.
