Jenny's June Workout

I like to change my workouts monthly, if not weekly, depending on my most pressing goals. I strongly advise for everyone that exercises to go to the gym with a plan. I like to ask myself the following (rhetorically, of course):
Why am I here?
What are my goals?
What am I doing here to help me reach my goals?

Common Strength Training Myths

Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it - Plato

After last week's strength training blog I realized I'd covered a lot of information but there was still so much more to talk about. Specifically, I wanted to cover some common myths that keep popping up. Without further ado, here are some straightforward answers to common misconceptions, backed by science.

Strength Training Basics

A muscle is like a car. If you want it to run well early in the morning, you have to warm it up - Florence Griffith Joyner

Strength training is one of my favorite forms of exercise so I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to discuss it a bit. It seems most exercise enthusiasts are divided into two camps: they love weight training and the challenges and opportunities it presents, or they despise it and treat it as a nuisance at best and an option at worst.