Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights_ - Alex Hutchinson [120]
How do I tone my muscles without bulking up?
Stephen Glass and Douglas Stanton, “Self-selected resistance training intensity in novice weightlifters,” Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2004, 18(2), 324–327.
Nicholas Ratamess et al., “Self-selected resistance training intensity in healthy women: The influence of a personal trainer,” Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2008, 22(1), 103–111.
What’s the difference between strength and power?
Greg Wells et al., “Physiological correlates of golf performance,” Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2009, 23(3), 741–750.
David Szymanski et al., “Contributing factors for increased bat swing velocity,” Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2009, 23(4), 1338–1352.
Free weights or machines: what’s the difference, and which should I use?
Michael Wahl and David Behm, “Not all instability training devices enhance muscle activation in highly resistance-trained individuals,” Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2008, 22(4), 1360–1370.
Can body-weight exercises like push-ups and sit-ups be as effective as lifting weights?
N. L. Ashworth et al., “Home versus center based physical activity programs in older adults,” Cochrane Library, 2009.
Junichiro Yamauchi et al., “Effects of bodyweight-based exercise training on muscle functions of leg multi-joint movement in elderly individuals,” Geriatrics and Gerontology, 2009, 9, 262–269.
James Youdas et al., “Comparison of muscle-activation patterns during conventional push-up and Perfect Pushup exercises,” Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2010, published online ahead of print.
Can lifting weights fix my lower-back pain?
Stanley Bigos et al., “High-quality controlled trials on preventing episodes of back problems: Systematic literature review in working-age adults,” Spine Journal, 2009, 9, 147–168.
J. Hayden et al., “Exercise therapy for treatment of non-specific low back pain,” Cochrane Library, 2010.
Joel Jackson et al., “The influence of periodized resistance training on recreationally active males with chronic nonspecific low back pain,” Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2010, published online ahead of print.
Robert Kell et al., “The response of persons with chronic non-specific low back pain to 3 different volumes of periodized musculoskeletal rehabilitation,” Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2010, published online ahead of print.
Will I get a better workout if I hire a personal trainer?
Paulo Gentil and Martim Bottaro, “Influence of supervision ratio on muscle adaptations to resistance training in nontrained subjects,” Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2010, 24(3), 639–643.
Scott Mazzetti et al., “The influence of direct supervision of resistance training on strength performance,” Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2000, 32(6), 1175–1184.
Nicholas Ratamess et al., “Self-selected resistance training intensity in healthy women: The influence of a personal trainer,” Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2008, 22(1), 103–111.
Do I need extra protein to build muscle?
D. R. Moore et al., “Ingested protein dose response of muscle and albumin protein synthesis after resistance exercise in young men,” American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2009, 89(1), 161–168.
Stuart Phillips et al., “A critical examination of dietary protein requirements, benefits, and excesses in athletes,” International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 2007, 17(4S).
Mark Tarnopolsky, “Protein requirements for endurance athletes,” Nutrition, 2004, 20(7-8), 662–668.
Chapter 6: Flexibility and Core Strength
Will stretching help me avoid injuries?
Ian Shrier, “Stretching before exercise: An evidence based approach,” British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2000, 34, 324–325.
Katie Small et al., “A systematic review into the efficacy of static stretching as part of a warm-up