Muscle Building Blog

Not all of our muscles are created equal. Case in point, how I feel when I lift weights for my upper body versus when I weight train for my lower body. With my upper body muscles, it feels like I could go forever. It takes a long time for my muscles to fatigue.

The Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run is a sweat-soaked celebration of loyalty to one's employer. The race, which stampedes through downtown Miami for the 25th year on Thursday evening, is a chance for working stiffs to flex their muscles, maybe even beat the boss.

The Roving Runner, Brian Fidelman, left, with the author Christopher McDougall, taking a break from a barefoot run in Central Park in Manhattan. The Roving RunnerExploring New York on the run.Staten IslandChicago’s LakefrontA Tennis Tour on FootRoosevelt IslandRunning in Red HookA Trip to the CloistersBaseball Nostalgia in the BronxWhat’s with the bare feet?Some runners are tossing aside their cushioned, springy, supportive running shoes in favor of running barefoot. Others are opting for mini

by Ben J. MihajlovPlyometric training can give you an enormous edge over your competitors. Plyometric exercise programs are effective for increasing your speed and explosiveness in movement. Plyometrics is gaining popularity because of the tremendous benefits for both the competitive and non competitive athlete. For those interested in increasing their vertical jump, plyometric exercises is a must.Plyometric training is simply exercises involving jumping in order to enhance certain muscle devel

by Ben Mihajlov Plyometric training is the little known secret that competitive athletes do not want you to know about, since it gives them an enormous advantage over their competitors. If you desire to increase your speed and explosiveness in movement, plyometric exercises are one of the few that are very effective. Even those who are not competitive athletes can benefit from plyometrics and greatly enhance their physical conditioning. Weight training is good for developing your stren