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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1. Hot Point Fitness
2. Feature Article - Strength Training

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1. Hot Point Fitness
A scientifically proven plan for turning traditional weight and aerobic exercises into super-exercises, helping muscles reach their "hot point" for faster and better results. By studying the body in motion through advanced MRI technology, trainer-to-the-stars Steve Zim has determined that most of us use only 20 to 40 percent of our muscle capability when we work out. Hot Point Fitness introduces readers to over one hundred of Zim's unique super-exercises, demonstrating routines that will exact... 
More on Hot Point Fitness

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2. Article

Strength Training Principles and Guidelines: Part Five
By Chad Tackett
Global Health and Fitness 

Almost any form of exercise will stimulate some degree of strength 
and muscle development. Unfortunately, misconceptions, myths, 
and misunderstandings plague the fitness industry, especially in 
regard to strength training. There is a huge attrition rate among those 
starting a strength training program primarily because most people 
are not taught the principles essential for a safe and effective program. 

This article is part five of a five part series discussing the very 
important principles and guidelines of a safe and effective strength 
training program. This article discusses exactly how to avoid the 
common mistake of overtraining. The previous article part 4 of 5 in
series: (see http://www.popularfitness.com/articles/fitness8.html ), 
discusses the importance of using the right amount of weight and 
number of repititions for each set, so you can achieve the results 
you desire. The following exercise guidelines are extremely 
important for your safety and the effectiveness of your strength
training program.

Avoid Overtraining
If you feel burnt out, weak, and/or sore, you are probably overtraining. 
Not providing your muscles with enough rest will often prevent you f
rom making improvements. Training the wrong muscle groups on 
consecutive days will also counteract your good results. Doing too 
many sets and exercises per muscle group will also cause overtraining.

Remember that weightlifting, especially in an intense program, produces 
tissue microtrauma, those tiny tears in the muscles that temporarily 
decrease strength and cause varying degrees of muscle soreness. It 
is absolutely necessary to provide ample rest time between 
successive training sessions. Muscles generally require about 48 hours 
for the resting and rebuilding process before you work them again.

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