What do people mean when they talk about isometric, concentric and eccentric muscle contractions. My physio said something like this, and I was just curious. Very briefly, an isometric contraction ...

Concentric exercises have the ability to increase the strength of your muscles, but you run the risk of injury when doing these training exercises. There are many type of concentric exercises, all of ...

When it comes to strength training, adding an extra dimension to your routine can help you get strong in a short time. It’s called eccentric training, and it enables you to accomplish more in every ...

The Brookbush Institute continues to enhance education with a glossary that is more than just definitions. Examples, common questions, and so much more! Eccentric Contraction: The word is formed from ...

Penn State Extension will offer a group-based strength training program for adults ages 40 and above. “Lifelong Improvements Through Fitness Together” is aimed at improvingfunctional fitness, and the ...

I am a strong advocate of resistance training to promote health and preserve the ability to take on everyday physical challenges and function well late in life. An effective routine is two resistance ...