Smart Strength Training Blog

Strength Training and Nutrition, the Smart Way

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:07:09 GMT

A user-friendly strength training guide aimed to help improve overall health and prosperity, complete with nutrition facts, age-specific and sport-specific training ideas.

Brace Yourselves!

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:42:05 GMT

Smart Strength Training is about to get super SMART with a new website design! Over the next week or so, each page on the site will be slowly transitioned to the new design. It should make the site much easier to read, navigate and, best of all, to enjoy! I'll also be creating some new sections to the website, namely yoga, challenges of medical illnesses, a section devoted to women and lots and LOTS of exercises and workout programs for you all to try! As the website progresses, I encourage everyone to submit their ideas for website topics. Better yet, if you submit articles, I'll be likely to post them (subject to approval, obviously)! How do you submit articles? Well, there are certain pages on the site at this very moment that allow your articles to be written and directly submitted. These pages include "How much protein per day?", Ab Workout Myths and Chest Exercises. Also, over the coming few weeks, I will provide better ways to submit your ideas and articles and also create more space for you guys to write. There's much more to come! Stay tuned :)

Benefits of Magnesium Supplements

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:08:09 GMT

Learn the benefits of magnesium supplements! Help with heart, diabetes, osteoporosis, migraines and much more!

Stability Ball Dynamic Torso Rotations

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 03:22:04 GMT

Use your stability ball and rotate those abs. Add this exercise to your arsenal! Video demonstrations.

Stability Ball Torso Rotations

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 02:51:39 GMT

Workout those obliques using a stability ball! Multiple video demonstrations and descriptions.

Stability Ball Exchange - A Fun Exercise!

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 02:00:08 GMT

The stability ball exchange is a classic. The problem is that people are constantly doing it incorrectly. Watch the video demo here.

Stability Ball Crunches with a Weight Plate

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:16:40 GMT

Add a bit of resistance to your stability ball crunches!! But remember, technique is most important! Watch the video demonstration.

Stability Ball Sit Ups with Resistance Bands

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:32:47 GMT

Put your stability ball and resistance bands to good use and get in a good workout! Watch the video demonstration.

Stability Ball Leg Raises with Video

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:16:20 GMT

The stability ball leg raise adds yet another dynamic to a comprehensive workout program. Never tried it? Watch the video demo!

Stability Ball Scissor Kicks

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:30:39 GMT

Have you tried the stability ball scissor kicks? Watch the video demonstration and do them correctly!

Medicine Ball Exercises: This is One of Many!

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:15:41 GMT

This is one of the more difficult medicine ball exercises for your abs. Burn baby, burn! Watch the video demonstration.

Stability Ball Crunches, but Backwards!

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:17:50 GMT

Reverse stability ball crunches are yet another way to add complexity to your workout. The goal? Results. Video demonstrations!

The Stability Ball Dumbbell Fly: A Classic!

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:29:24 GMT

The dumbbell fly on a stability ball is an oldie but goodie. But, how do you know you're doing it correctly? Video demonstration!

An Awesome Chest Press Exercise

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:29:58 GMT

Here's a chest press exercise you can do at home! Simple, cheap, and extremely versatile. Includes video demonstration!

Stability Ball Push Up Walk

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:41:16 GMT

Try out this ab ripper. The stability ball push up hand walk will require a bit of practice and a good amount of strength. Video demonstration!

Push Up Workout Addition - The Weighted Vest

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:05:04 GMT

Push Up Workout video demonstrations and descriptions. This time using a weighted vest!

Push Up Workout with a Wobble Board

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:12:08 GMT

Using a Wobble Board for your Push Up Workout! Text description with video demonstration.

Push Up Workout with a BOSU Ball

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:21:47 GMT

Adding a BOSU ball to your push up workout is yet another great way to boost results. Video demonstration!

Push Up Workout with a Resistance Tube

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:36:26 GMT

Is your push up workout becoming too easy? Try adding a resistance tube or stability ball to your regimen!

Push Up Workout with a Stability Ball

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:40:06 GMT

Adding a stability ball routine to your push up workout can be enormously beneficial. Free video demonstrations!

Stability Ball Pikes: Light Those Abs on Fire!

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:45:55 GMT

Add fuel to your abdominal fire with stability ball pikes. Watch video demonstrations!

The Stability Ball Knee Tuck: Video Demonstrations

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:02:31 GMT

Another ab-burning stability ball exercise demonstration. Is it a part of your workout routine?

Stability Ball Roll with Video Demonstrations

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 05:21:03 GMT

Try the stability ball roll! A video demonstration of a proven ab-blasting exercise!

Supine Stability Ball Crunches

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 03:46:14 GMT

Perform the supine stability ball crunch correctly! Watch the video demonstration.

Stability Ball Crunches with Video Demonstrations

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 02:58:16 GMT

Watch video demonstrations of various stability ball crunches! Videos, descriptions and much more.

Stability Ball Exercises for your Abs

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 02:55:38 GMT

Get a chiseled core with stability ball exercises! Come on in and watch the video demonstrations!

Ab Workouts - Get That Washboard Look!

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:37:25 GMT

Want those six pack abs? Doing ab workouts is a key component, but not the defining line. Learn the inner workings of the abdominal muscles and use it to your advantage.

Protein -- great post.

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:46:50 GMT

Calculating the amount of protein you SHOULD eat is very important. Some people will calculate the number and say, Wow, that's high. Others will say,

Pushup Workouts - A Great Addition to Your Routine!

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 01:39:47 GMT

Pushup workouts can do more than you might think! They work your chest, arm and core muscles simultaneously - they can be an asset to any workout program!

Casein Protein - A Time-Released Protein Source for Muscle Building

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 01:08:22 GMT

Casein protein is a great addition to any protein supplement; its natural time-releasing mechanisms prevent muscle wasting during an overnight fast.

Calcium Supplements

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 01:06:41 GMT

This page answers the question of who should take calcium supplements and why.

The Benefits of Cardio Workouts

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:57:30 GMT

Understanding the benefits of cardio exercises will get you motivated to get your cardio routine going!

Antioxidant Supplements: Helpful or Hurtful?

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:52:56 GMT

Understanding antioxidant supplements will help you make correct, and probably money-saving decisions.

The Ab Muscles Support Your Life - How Do They Work?

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:50:25 GMT

Your ab muscles support every movement you make, whether you're sitting, standing, or even lying down. Don't let your spine suffer and make sure you do your ab workouts!

50mg of DHEA?

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:42:54 GMT

I went to see my doctor because my libido had disappeared due to menopause. So he told me to take 50mg DHEA daily. So I researched this info about this

DHEA Supplements: The Facts Without The Hype

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:16:48 GMT

Understand why taking DHEA supplements, or any other hormonal product, is not a great idea unless specified by your physician.

Thiamine Deficiency - Symptoms with an Explanation

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:05:29 GMT

Everything you need to know about a thiamine deficiency from symptoms, related disorders, supplement info and more!

Cardio Exercises - Why Bother?

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:41:07 GMT

Doing your cardio exercises can put the icing on the cake - you'll burn fat, feel great about yourself, along with reducing the risk for chronic illnesses!

Ab Workouts and Their Myths - What's The Truth?

Tue, 05 May 2009 02:24:09 GMT

Ab workouts have gained the image as some mystical activity that'll give you a six pack. Find out the myths, and the truths!

Iron Supplements

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:11:53 GMT

Basic information about iron, the benefits of iron supplements, when do you need them, what are the risks, and what are the potential consequences of iron deficiency.

Benefits of Vitamin E

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:24:27 GMT

The benefits of Vitamin E are well known, but too much or too little is not good either way.

All About Vitamin K

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:46:51 GMT

All about vitamin K including the sources, benefits and problems associated with Vitamin K deficiency.

The Benefits of Vitamin D

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 03:32:42 GMT

The benefits of Vitamin D and other facts including sources - and risks of Vitamin D deficiency

Smart Strength Training - Sitemap

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:04:19 GMT

Smart Strength Training Sitemap - Navigate to any page on this site with one click.

T Pushups - A Core/Chest Exercise

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:24:23 GMT

T pushups are a great way to add some flavor to your chest workouts. Stabalizing the core muscles is key!

Niacin Side Effects and Toxicity

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 02:54:48 GMT

Niacin side effects are possible with an overdose - learn about it here!

What is Niacin (Vitamin B3)? An Essential Vitamin!

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:54:13 GMT

What is niacin and how does it work in the body? Learn how niacin and other vital nutrients operate.

One-Handed Pushups: The Epitome of Pushup Workouts

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:32:32 GMT

Performing one-handed pushups requires significant core, chest and arm strength along with great balance. You can do it!

Vitamin A Deficiency: Too Much is Bad, To Little isn't Good Either!

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:27:01 GMT

Even though vitamin A is present in lots of different foods, a vitamin A deficiency is still possible with detrimental effects.

Vitamin A Supplements - Do You Really Need Them?

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:55:04 GMT

Do people really need to take vitamin a supplements? Are we getting enough in the diet? Find out!