by PerErik | Jan 15, 2013 | Tennis Tips
What if I Do Not Have a Gym Membership? A. You don’t have to go to a gym to do strength training. Teens can use resistance bands from a sporting goods store, free weights, and do water-resistance exercises. You can even use cans of vegetables or fruits from your...
by PerErik | Jan 15, 2013 | Tennis Tips
Is Strength Training Aerobic? A. Endurance exercise like walking, swimming, or biking is aerobic, as your muscles use oxygen more efficiently to strengthen your heart and lungs. Aerobic activity increases your heart rate and keeps it up for an extended period of time....
by PerErik | Jan 15, 2013 | Tennis Tips
Do Girls Get Big Muscles With Strength Training? A. It would be tough for a girl to get big muscles with strength training. Girls produce less testosterone (male hormone) than guys, so their muscle size builds less rapidly. Without body building for a long time, girls...
by PerErik | Jan 14, 2013 | Tennis Tips
Is Strength Training Dangerous? A. Strength training is not dangerous if you do it properly. It’s a safe and effective way to strengthen muscles, look more toned, and help control weight. It also helps strengthen bones. But because teens are still developing,...
by PerErik | Jan 14, 2013 | Tennis Tips
What Is Strength Training? A. Strength training is a program of exercises that increases muscle strength and endurance. Strength training is not necessarily the same thing as power lifting or even weight lifting.While power lifters use heavy weights to build large...
