Many people (including some experienced athletes) tend to equate strength training with bodybuilding…thinking that both are one and the same. They get stuck in the “3 sets of 10” rut and never get out. But there is more than one type of strength, each having its own pros and cons, and each being more or less suitable for different activities. As such there is more than one way of training for strength. Here is a quick run down of the major forms of strength…
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Weight Training: toning, size, endurance & strength
1. Using weights is NOT bodybuilding
There is a common misconception that if you so much as look at a weight, you will turn into Arnold Schwarzenegger. This is not true. Using weights in different ways will have vastly different effects on your body. Weights are commonly used for: