Science-based training protocols that provide lasting results.
In today’s world, everything is isolated, categorized and packaged nicely into a box. The same concept is often applied to training movements, designated them into specific exercises. Such strategies work up to a certain point, until the expended efforts do not yield benefits, or worse—result in injuries. Training is not a complicated entity as [...]
Art of the squat is a popular and passionate topic, that has been and continues to be debated throughout textbooks, sport magazines and internet channels. Squat itself is simple but technical requiring proper positioning of your body through balance, joint mobility and flexibility. To sit down into a bottom position and stand up out [...]
Imagine a machine that can run on different types of energies… No, it’s not a Toyota Preius. We’re talking about a far more complex system, capable of using various fuel sources to produce power. This amazing machine is your body, which can utilize a variety of foods as fuel to propel itself. Body’s effectiveness [...]
Our modern day life is full of responsibilities. It seems that as a society, we’re always on the go, doing something—from creating work strategies to worrying about the family, children, finances and planning for the future—the brain does not have an “off” switch. To balance our lives, we’re often advised to exercise, eat healthy [...]
The goals of any physical activity—whether in form of weight-room strength training or a long endurance run—are to finish the task, improve overall performance and avoid injuries in the process. Furthermore, an important aspect of any successful training session is to “prep” the body to perform scheduled physical tasks. Warm-ups have been around for [...]
How to attain a Strong and Lean body article discussed the importance of goal setting and factors that increase success of designed process. The general goal of many is to lose weight. At Science and Strength, we further specify this goal to losing body fat while simultaneously building muscle tissue. Generally the goal is [...]
We often get questions about Science and Strength training set-ups, parameters and so on. Many wish to know what we do in the gym but, seldom ask about “how” to do it. In this article, we discuss the “how to train” through seven basic rules towards training success. All the mentioned points are important, [...]
The most common question we get asked is: how do we keep ourselves shredded including the 6-pack year round — Strong and Lean Body? The answer consists of a multi-pronged response. There are countless articles, books and internet posts, explaining the ultimate solution to a desired beach body. In this article, we’ll discuss the [...]
Exercise comes in many forms, from organized sports to individual workouts performed in the gym or home. We continuously perform physical tasks throughout the day—by walking, bending, picking things up and placing them down. Practicing these basic body skill sets further improves personal efficiency in bodyweight exercises such as running, climbing, crawling, pulling, pushing [...]
Many of us exercise with a specific purpose. For some the purpose is health and longevity; while others train for aesthetics, attempting to achieve the body of famous athlete or Victoria Secret model. Still, some work towards a specific achievement of completing their first triathlon, while others focus on bench pressing 200 lbs (90.1 [...]