May 19 2021

Steno Fitness: Stretching

Stretch“The benefits of stretching are enormous. Stretching can increase your strength by 10%. It is a lot. The man explains that ‘when you lift a weight your muscles contract. And after the workout the muscles remain contracted for some time. The following restoration of the muscles’ length is what recovery is. Until the muscle has restored its length, it has not recovered. Hence he who does not stretch his muscles slows down the recuperation process and retards his gains.’ Besides tension and relaxation are two sides of the same coin, ‘if the muscle forgets how to lengthen, it will contract more poorly. And that is stagnation of strength.'” -Pavel Tsatsouline (From, “365 Days With Self-Discipline”)

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November 30 2014

Steno Fitness: Jump, Jump

GNC Jump RopeAn inexpensive and highly effective conditioning tool, the jump rope is great for exercising and increasing coordination.

According to BodyBuilding.com, your jump rope should be of a length that allows the handles to reach about armpit height. It is also recommended that you jump on shock absorbent surfaces, such as: a boxing ring, running track, wood floor, or gym mat.

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