Sustainable Balance » strength training The development of sustainable, high-quality human lifestyles. Fri, 04 Jul 2014 17:54:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.1 The Diminishing Returns of Strength Training /the-diminishing-returns-of-strength-training/ /the-diminishing-returns-of-strength-training/#comments Tue, 25 Mar 2014 05:20:39 +0000 /?p=481 Featured photo courtesy of Gregor Winter. Introduction: The day before I started a new job, it was a rainy winter’s day in North Vancouver, but I felt pretty good.  I wanted to avoid trying to fit a gym session into my first couple days at the new job, so the day before I started I decided […]

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]]> /the-diminishing-returns-of-strength-training/feed/ 0 How to Get Stronger: Track Your Strength /how-to-get-stronger-track-your-strength/ /how-to-get-stronger-track-your-strength/#comments Fri, 21 Mar 2014 06:11:06 +0000 /?p=444 Featured photo courtesy of symphony of love. Note: This was originally written at my other blog, so the dates may seem a little off. I found the article still had value, so I reposted it here. Enjoy! Introduction: Here’s what I see happen with great frequency: Someone will decide to get fit/in shape, and will […]

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]]> /how-to-get-stronger-track-your-strength/feed/ 0 Ways to Get Stronger: No Gym Required /ways-to-get-stronger-no-gym-required/ /ways-to-get-stronger-no-gym-required/#comments Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:12:54 +0000 /?p=233 Featured image courtesy of John Niedermayer. Introduction My previous post was an efficient strength training routine for an individual who is comfortable in a weight lifting/gym environment and using barbells. I recognize there are those of us who want to be stronger, but don’t want to go to a gym and pump iron. The reasons […]

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]]> /ways-to-get-stronger-no-gym-required/feed/ 0 An Efficient Strength Training Program for the Intermediate /an-efficient-strength-training-program/ /an-efficient-strength-training-program/#comments Fri, 07 Feb 2014 23:39:21 +0000 /?p=170 Featured photo courtesy of Amber Karnes. Introduction So, you’ve decided you want to get physically stronger. Maybe you’d like to be a better athlete. Maybe you understand that lean muscle is healthy and leads to longer lives. Maybe you want to prevent injuries. Maybe you want to look great naked. Whatever your reason, when it […]

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