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Jaw Clenching

Jaw Clenching and Upper Body Training

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / September 5, 2023

Jaw clenching without a mouthguard can work as a strategy to enhance isometric muscle contraction in the upper body, according to a study.

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Man using strength training for inflammation

Strength Training and Inflammation

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / June 6, 2023

Continue to emphasize strength training for inflammation with your older adult clients, as new research adds insight into potential benefits.

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Trainer and client using free-weight training

Machine-Based and Free-Weight Training for Functional Aging

By Zachary Mang, PhD / March 7, 2023

Programming tips to help seniors age not just with grace but with strength through free-weight training and machine-based training.

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Strength training for youth

Strength Training for Overweight Youth

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / March 7, 2023

Here’s some good news about the benefits of strength training for kids: it reduces body fat in children coping with overweight and obesity.

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Older woman with dumbbells using muscle strengthening for longevity

Muscle Strengthening for Longevity

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / December 13, 2022

Research shows some benefits of using muscle strengthening for longevity, as strengthening activities are linked with a lower risk of death.

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Woman strength training for veganism and bone fractures risk

Strength Training, Veganism and Bone Fractures

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / December 13, 2022

People on a vegan diet have an increased bone fracture risk. A new study offers ways to address the risk of veganism and bone fractures.

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Breast cancer survivor doing strength training

Breast Cancer Survivors Benefit From Strength Training

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / September 13, 2022

Researchers in evaluated the benefits of endurance, resistance, or combined endurance and resistance training for breast cancer survivors.

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Man with lean body mass

Keep the Lean Body Mass

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / September 13, 2022

Researchers found that higher volumes of resistance training with lower loads were better for female athletes for preserving lean body mass.

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Dumbbell representing Rating of Perceived Exertion

Is Rating of Perceived Exertion Effective for Program Design?

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / September 13, 2022

Are you using the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) during strength training sessions with clients? If not, you may want to try it.

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Trainer teaching strength training for youth

Strength Training for Youth

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / September 8, 2022

If you train kids, are you including youth strength training? Researchers share evidence-based benefits of training as early as age 5–7.

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Training volume with kettlebells

Training Volume: Low Load Versus High Load

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / June 13, 2022

A new study provides insight into whether to go heavy with fewer reps or to go lighter for more training volume if the goal is muscle growth.

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Older women and weight training

Older Women and Weight Training

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / April 1, 2022

In a study on older women and weight training, researchers found that participants experienced more pleasure with moderate-level resistance.

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Older woman lifting for muscular hypertrophy

Lifting for Muscular Hypertrophy

By Zachary Mang, PhD / March 14, 2022

This article provides you with the evidence-based tools to help clients make a strong start in increasing muscular hypertrophy.

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