Essentials of Strength Training

The history and origins of strength training to understand what it is; exploring some of the training tools available, including medicine balls and kettlebells; studying the many ways in which strength training can treat some health conditions.

Learning how muscles work when one performs simple motions or lift weights; factors that determine how much strength is generated from a specific muscle movement; strength training and children's fitness; getting scientifically-backed answers.

The importance and hidden dangers of fat in overall health; investigating what makes for a healthy rate of weight loss; exploring the best ways to successfully lose weight; examining the inner workings of specific joints and muscles.

Focusing on a series of exercises designed to maximize the body's strength and range of motion; how to correctly perform exercises that include squat presses, front and rear lunges, cyclones, single-arm presses, gecko rows and side planks.

Building a foundation for maintaining and losing weight through strength training; how to master the squat jump, the dumbbell curl, the dead lift, the bridge twist and more; effective ways to combine these exercises and get more out of a workout.

Grabbing a partner for a dynamic workout that features exercises to cover all the major muscle groups, including the legs, chest, back, shoulders, arms and abs.