STRENGTH TRAINING ADDS YEARS TO YOUR LIFE! A new study from the University of Sydney found a correlation between strength training and a lower death rate of all causes, including heart disease and cancer. Specifically, the risk of early death from cancer decreased by... read more
10 Reasons to Strength Train Even though you know that strength training can improve your bone density and decrease your chances of osteoporosis, the weight lifting section of the gym can seem pretty intimidating. But, the benefits that you can receive from lifting... read more
It’s easy to view fitness as a collection of individual traits…strength, endurance and flexibility. Each of these can be measured individually, based on the weight of your dumbbells, the miles on the treadmill or the fluidity of your yoga sequence. But... read more
We come in all shapes and sizes. The system of body types (also called somatotypes) commonly used in scientific and medical circles was developed in the 1950s by W. H. Sheldon and provides a convenient way of classifying the structural and performance differences... read more
PRESS PLAY below to listen to the 8-minute clip of my interview with Dr. Wayne Westcott! To listen to the full interview, click here. https://www.kathysmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Clip-2-TAOL.mp3 Q: How often should you strength train? Wayne Westcott:... read more
Your list of reasons to build muscle mass is seemingly never-ending….it helps you do more without getting fatigued, strengthens your bones, protects your heart, rewires your brain, and improves insulin sensitivity. But, your muscles need more than just strength.... read more
Here are 3 strength training approaches to maximize your strength training workouts so you increase testosterone levels while shifting the fat-to-muscle ratio. 1 – Increase your weights while decreasing your reps 2 – Don’t go fast! Slowing down... read more
CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON BELOW TO LISTEN Kathy Smith: You know, I was asked once by Self Magazine if I had to pick between strength training or cardio and not that I would ever want to, but if I had to pick and especially–I think this was probably 10 years ago,... read more
