The Fitness Blog
My online fitness journal, sharing my thoughts and experience![NUTRITION](https://www.davidkingsbury.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/6-1.jpg)
NUTRITION
Muscle gain comes from two places: the gym and the kitchen. If you are trying to build muscle and you haven’t considered your diet then it’s time you did.
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SETS AND REPS
Muscle building is a complex issue with rep ranges being one of the most highly discussed and disputed topics.
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PERIODISATION OF TRAINING
Periodisation is the planning or organisation of a training regime to reach peak performance at exactly the right time, for an event, competition or other purpose.
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REST & RECOVERY
Where is my rest muscle and how do I train it? Resting your muscles the right amount can be just as important as training your muscles.
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PROGRESSION – WHAT IS PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD?
Progression, or Progressive Overload, is often overlooked, but is absolutely necessary if you want to continue to get stronger and fitter over time.
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FORM AND TECHNIQUE
I’ve written a lot in the past about the correct weights for your goals, the right number of sets and reps, and the frequency of training.
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EXERCISE SELECTION
One of the first things you need to consider when you start training for muscle is the exercises you are going to utilise.
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DOES PEAK WEEK WHAT MEAN?
There are any number of terms and phrases in the health and fitness world that get bandied about by both clients and professionals.
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HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO SEE MY ABS
I’m going to try and do something a little different with this blog post. I want to explore the topic of abdominal muscles and their visibility in a much greater detail.