Why start strength training after 30 or 40?
Strength training can serve the life you already live. Start with what you want to do more confidently, then understand the training and support that fit.
THE IMFIT JOURNAL
Strength & muscle
Understand strength training, effort and the movements behind your workouts. Evidence-informed explanations to help you ask better questions and train with a clearer purpose.
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Machines or free weights? Choose for your goal.
Both can support strength and muscle growth. The useful difference is what you want to practise—and how you judge progress.
Do you need to train to failure to build muscle?
A hard set can stop before the next rep becomes impossible. Learn what reps in reserve mean, why effort still matters, and what to note at your next session.
Strength and conditioning, without the jargon.
Weights, muscle-building goals and conditioning can all have a place in a program. Here is what to ask before choosing yours.
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