Strength Training

To help you and your clients save time and maximize the efficiency of their workouts, we present the One Weight Workout series, with each workout featuring a single piece of equipment. This installment focuses on the barbell, which can be used for a variety of exercises to increase muscular strength while also boosting caloric burn.

Power training is not only essential for athletes—it’s a great way to maintain mobility and stability throughout the body, and make everyday activities easier to perform. Power training enhances the ability to rapidly accelerate, change directions and increase reaction time. Check out these fun and effective exercises, which feature innovative equipment from SKLZ, for building total-body power.

Using dumbbells for full-body, multiplanar movements can provide a variety of different strength outcomes. It also offers many benefits for cardiorespiratory fitness and flexibility. To help you select the best equipment for your needs, here are five benefits of using dumbbells, along with six great dumbbell exercises to try out.

Adding kettlebell training to your workout regimen provides a highly-effective way to build strength, flexibility and power. This full-body complex can be performed two to three times per week, with a minimum of one full day of rest between workouts.

Your clients come to you for help in achieving a wide range of goals, from getting stronger to improving their aesthetic appearance. If your clients are interested in improving strength, but don’t necessarily want to experience muscle growth, here are eight things to keep in mind as you design their programs.