From the gym floor

Practical notes on training, recovery and the community at Varno Fitness.

37 articles from the gym floor

  1. 1 min readWhat is the purpose of a deload week in a strength program?A deload week is an intentional break from the regular intensity and volume of a strength training program. Its main purposes include: Recovery: It allows the body to recover…
  2. 1 min readChoosing between a 1rm or 3-5rmWhen deciding whether to attempt a true one-repetition maximum (1RM) or a three-repetition maximum (3RM) or five-repetition maximum (5RM), individuals should consider several…
  3. 1 min readBenefits of a box squatThe box back squat offers several benefits:
  4. 1 min readBenefits of Working out While PregnantFOLLOW NOHEMI’S JOURNEY THROUGH PREGNANCY (13 EPISODES). ALL SHORT VIDEOS
  5. 1 min readBenefit of an Irish Get UpIrish Get Up AKA Kneel to Standing Get Up
  6. 2 min readBenefit of a Terror SquatHow to do a Terror Squat
  7. 1 min readDangers of Vegetable OilsVegetable oils are a common ingredient in many processed foods and are often used for cooking and baking. While vegetable oils can be a source of beneficial unsaturated fats…
  8. 2 min readBenefit of a Farmers HoldThe farmer’s hold or farmer’s carry is another strength and conditioning exercise, but it focuses on different aspects compared to the front rack hold. Whether one is “better”…
  9. 2 min readBenefits of a Front Rack HoldUsing kettlebells for a front rack hold offers many of the same benefits as using a barbell, but with some unique advantages due to the shape and handling of kettlebells. Here…
  10. 2 min readWhat is Hypertrophy Training?Hypertrophy training is a specific approach to strength training and resistance exercise that focuses on increasing the size, or hypertrophy, of skeletal muscles. Here’s an…
  11. 1 min readI started working out but why am i still gaining weight?There are a few potential reasons why you might be gaining weight despite working out:
  12. 1 min readWhat is a keto Diet?The ketogenic diet, or keto diet for short, is a low carbohydrate, high fat diet that has been shown to help some people lose weight. The goal of the diet is to get your body…

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