Brian Danley Fitness

Performing the perfect workout program misses the point. Whether it's a full-body or split workout routine, the best program is one that is consistently performed every week. Consistency is what gets results, not any particular program.

Split Workout Routine or Full-Body Training - IDEA Health & Fitness Women who are beginning a weight training program will see the same improvements with full-body training or a split workout routine.

Technology will never be able to totally replace the expertise of a superb personal trainer. Why? Because only a trainer can provide expert guidance on proper posture when performing exercises. The quality of your movements and the coaching you receive from a good trainer is paramount--not metrics assessed by technological gadgetry.

The Human Element of Fitness: Why the Trainer Will Always Trump Technology | ISSA Amidst the ever-evolving trends in the health and fitness industry, one trend stands out for its potential extremes: the integration of technology into measuring individual performance and overall fitness.

Floor time is conducive to relaxing and opening the body and mind.

Are You a ‘Floor Person’? Why Lying on the Ground Feels So Good For some, just a few minutes can quiet the mind.

Some good tips to adjust to the impending time change (spring forward): go to bed 15 minutes earlier days before the time change and continue to prioritize sleep afterward; get more sunlight outdoors to regulate hormone levels; avoid drinking coffee in the afternoons; and eat foods with more protein and fiber.

Don’t Let Daylight Saving Time Ruin Your Sleep Here’s how to feel well rested when the clocks spring forward on Sunday.

Your post-workout recovery foods containing a good mix of lean protein and healthy carbs: eggs; salmon; cottage cheese; sweet potatoes; bananas; spinach; berries; turmeric; chocolate milk; and of course protein shake.

Best Foods for Workout Recovery | ISSA You just killed a mega workout. You're pumped but you're also tired and need food ASAP. What do your reach for? Satisfy your hunger and boost post-workout recovery with these top foods.

Partial squats may be useful for powerlifters or weightlifters but not bodybuilders. To build and strengthen quads, they must be lengthened adequately (stretched muscle fibers) for appreciable growth to occur. That means squat at least close to parallel to the floor if not parallel. Feet should be turned out slightly so the knees can bend outward, allowing the hips to go into further extension at the bottom. You know you've gone deep enough when you feel the stretch in your quads and possibly more residual thigh soreness later. Remember, hypertrophy cannot occur adequately without enough muscle fibers being stretched.

Squat Depth | Mark Rippetoe The more weight you can squat to the correct depth, the stronger you are. It really is that simple. But when is a “squat” not a squat? When it is not below parallel – at the proper depth and therefore the proper range of motion to satisfy the purpose of the exercise. Partial squats are not squ...

It's not about the actual poundage of your lifts that matters. Rather, it's about continual progression in poundage in your lifts. As long as good technique is consistently applied, increasing your loads for all of the big lifts including squats, deadlifts, bench presses, overhead presses, and rows is all that really matters. When the loads increase, strength increases. Period. End of story.

The Outcome or The Process? | Mark Rippetoe “What should I be squatting?” – or deadlifting, or pressing, or benching is a very common concern among novice lifters. To an extent it's a valid concern, because everybody wants to know how they're doing, and the weight on the bar is the only valid way to judge strength training progress.

The best lower body exercises: squats; deadlifts; hip thrusts; and step-ups.

The Best Leg Workouts, According to Science - InBody USA When it comes to building leg muscle, some exercises are better than others. Here are the most effective leg workouts, backed by scientific evidence!

Lordotic curve is required at the beginning of the deadlift as well as at the bottom of the squat in order to strengthen and protect your lower back effectively. Bottom line: learn to properly perform an anterior pelvic tilt and maintain it while performing any deadlift and squat movement. Your lower back will thank you.

Back Angle and Spinal Position | Mark Rippetoe This is a rather fundamental issue for many inexperienced trainees, especially those people who are not gifted athletes with the natural ability to use their bodies optimally. Let's discuss the differences between the two, the reasons why they are important, and how to best clarify the procedures fo...

When it comes to exercise, always listen to your body--it never lies.

No Pain, No Gain? Your Body Would Like a Word. Experts say it’s crucial to listen to your body to avoid injury. But what does that really mean, and how can you put it into practice?