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Exercise Maintenance – Does It Really Exist?

Mark Sherwood

A colleague recently asked me a thought-provoking question regarding the concept of maintenance as it pertains to training. To maintain means to give attention to something to ensure it is in its proper working/functioning order. So, how do we properly train with our goal being to maintain? To answer the question, let’s establish a few [...]

Balanced Training – Don’t Forget the Legs

Mark Sherwood

Far too many times when I have visited gyms across the country, I have observed the following sight: A man in the far corner of the gym is sweating and grunting as he stares intently at the reflection of his chiseled upper body. His chest, arms and shoulders are clearly visible, as the only covering [...]

Progressive Resistance—A Must for Growth (Part 2)

Mark Sherwood

As you may recall, in part 1 of this article, I defined the concept of progressive resistance and explained how a clear understanding of it (put into practice) can help you effectively increase your body’s lean muscle mass. The weight training example that served as our baseline was as follows: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday—a [...]

How to Make Wellness a Priority

Mark Sherwood

I have been asked many times, “Mark, how do you consistently maintain a wellness program?” Those who ask this question sometimes add, “You have been able to keep it going for over 25 years.” Without thinking too much, I normally answer, “I just make it a priority.” With further thought regarding my normal answer, I [...]

Progressive Resistance—A Must for Growth (Part 1)

Mark Sherwood

Throughout my 25 years of intense weight training, I have been asked numerous times for input on specialized workouts, training ideas and, of course, supplements. As you can guess, I wholeheartedly endorse Mannatech products. However, the purpose of this article is not to discuss supplementation, but to give you the “key” to increased growth and [...]