Concentric strength is your ability to lift a particular weight positively. The up phase of the lift, so to speak. The eccentric portion of a rep is the phase in …
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You are different from the next person and so are your fitness goals. A one-program-fits-all type approach will only slightly improve your fitness level but will not guarantee any dramatic …
This is a follow-up post to: Can Weight Training Improve Your Cardiovascular Conditioning? Pseudoscience and bodybuilding go hand in hand – there is even a name for it – broscience. “Broscientists,” …
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I grew up irreligious and became an atheist around 2007. I had found out about this former Communist turned NeoCon and a self-proclaimed antitheist named Christopher Hitchens. Watching Christopher’s videos led …
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When we started Canadian Fitness I always imagined it being a place which combined faith and fitness for the betterment of Canadian society (yes, I dream big). Unfortunately, in the …
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Biceps are the most popular muscles trained at the gym by men. Every guy wants bigger guns. The bicep is made up of two parts, hence the term bicep (“bi” meaning …
Well developed traps are an instant sign of strength and power for any bodybuilder or power-lifter. The good news is that you don’t need an array of specialized equipment to …
From time to time we come upon health-related news stories, events or situations that we feel are important to make the readers of Canadian Fitness aware of. The tragic death …
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Ever tell yourself “oh just one donut won’t hurt!” Technically you are right, one donut only contains roughly 200 calories. But let’s say that you had just one donut a …
This topic was recently brought up by atheist Sam Harris on the Joe Rogan Podcast. According to a study published in Science, entertaining yourself with your own thoughts may be incredibly …
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