Lifting for the Look You Want
July 18, 2009 by Kris Jones
Filed under Weight Lifting
Weight lifting is not a specific category of fitness. It is a broad type of exercise that can be manipulated to go in many different directions. Have you ever noticed how you can have a weight room full of people and nearly all of them will have different body types? That’s because different people are training for different bodies.
I personally try to train for a combo body, but I usually lean towards big weight for big muscles. There is no doubt, I will have a higher body fat percentage from heavy lifting (compared to a lighter …read more
The Right Exercise for Your Body Type
July 15, 2009 by Wil Reagan
Filed under Fitness
You probably have heard about the three basic body types – endomorph, mesomorph and ectomorph, but do you know how they relate to your fitness? You should definitely keep your body type in mind when choosing exercises or a type of fitness routine. Here’s a quick rundown that will provide the best results.
Endomorphs
Endomorphs are stocky-bodied people with big bones. They generally possess a significant amount of natural strength and don’t find it difficult to build muscle. However, they often times have a slow metabolism and have a hard time losing weight/fat. Endomorphs are best suited for weight/strength training, as well …read more




