Workouts
Calisthenics MANIA! Basic exercise programme
Find out what the calisthenics workout is, what are the basic exercises you can already do without the need for equipment or gym, the best advice for beginners who approach this type of training and the benefits of calisthenics for the body.
Author:
Beatrice Delogu
September 10, 2019
Simona Renzetti Workout - the correct execution of the Multipower Squats
Author:
iafstore Staff
July 24, 2019
Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST)
Hypertrophy-Specific Training (HST) is a training method which applies "physiological principles" to weight training, leading to hypertrophy
Author:
Niccolò Balboni
December 13, 2016
The importance of the front squats
The classic squats with barbell behind your neck, it's the best exercise to build muscle mass, but the front squat is certainly one of the best to start exercising the legs: we need to learn to use it properly.
Author:
Aurora Giglio
May 15, 2016
7 tips to burn more fat during exercise
Nutrition is the main key to reduce body fat and achieve a lean physique. But also the right training has a major role to play: here are the 7 tips to maximise the effects of training.
Author:
iafstore Staff
April 07, 2016
Which is better: machines or free weights?
Often at the gym you hear that the closed kinetic chain exercises are indicated only for those looking for strength and hypertrophy gains. And they are not recommended for those coming to the gym for other reasons, who should prefer isotonic and open kinetic chain exercises. Is this true?
Author:
iafstore Staff
March 15, 2016
8 tips for quickly increasing muscle mass
Work at the gym requires sacrifice, perseverance and tenacity. Often the results are slow in coming. The best advice on how to gain muscle mass in the shortest time possible.
Author:
iafstore Staff
March 14, 2016
Ab exercises without involving the iliopsoas
Performing certain ab exercises incorrectly ends up working the iliopsoas muscles. Techniques and specific exercises to work the abs without involving the iliopsoas in any way
Author:
iafstore Staff
March 07, 2016
Load management during the competitive cycling season
How to structure a competitive season by taking advantage of the PRO line: if you want great results, you shouldn't leave anything to chance. A detailed analysis of the workouts for cycling preparation.
Author:
iafstore Staff
March 02, 2016
Winter training in cycling, by increasing the displacement
A nine-week work protocol for the winter aimed at improvement: bicycle setting, heart rate setting and training schedule
Author:
iafstore Staff
January 27, 2016
Lagging muscles: seek for the Holy Grail or... go back to school?
Even though we may make a concerted effort in our sweaty workouts, we all have certain muscle groups that are more resistant and difficult in terms of growth: thanks to certain basic training practices, we can still get good results
Training with a heart rate monitor
Using a heart rate monitor makes it possible to develop a personalised training program, as it provides continuous information about the heart rate and therefore about related physiological activities.
Author:
iafstore Staff
November 16, 2015