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Patrick Dale
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Writer, Freelance
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Biography
Patrick Dale is an ex-British Royal Marine, gym owner, and fitness qualifications tutor and assessor. In addition, Patrick is a freelance writer and also authored three fitness and exercise books, dozens of e-books, thousands of articles, and several fitness videos. He’s not just an armchair fitness expert; Patrick practices what he preaches! He has competed at a high level in several sports, including rugby, triathlon, rock climbing, trampolining, powerlifting, and, most recently, stand up paddleboarding. When not lecturing, training, researching, or writing, Patrick is busy enjoying the sunny climate of Cyprus, where he has lived for the last 20-years.
Nutrition , Exercise, Health, Sports, wellbeingfitness
Content
Heavy Duty Training Revisited: I Tried Mike Mentzer's One All-Out Set Approach for 4 Weeks – Fitness Volt
By Patrick Dale| Fitness Volt Verified How many sets per muscle group per week do you do? 15, 20, 25? It probably varies depending on the muscle, right? Research suggests that the sweet spot for set volume is between 12–20 per week, which is a good target for most lifters (1). But according to golden-era bodybuilding legend Mike Mentzer, all you need is one set—and anything more is a waste of time and could even lead to overtraining.
By Patrick Dale| Fitness Volt Verified Are you stuck in a progress rut or bored of doing the same types of workouts? Try pyramid training!Most strength and bodybuilding workouts are based on a system called straight or regular sets. With this programming method, you do several sets of a similar number of reps using the same load. For example, four sets of eight to ten reps with 135 pounds/60 kilograms. And while such a conventional training method can be effective, it’s not the only way to organize your workouts.
Zinc Deficiency & Low Testosterone: Why This Overlooked Mineral is Crucial for Men's Fitness Goals – Fitness Volt
By Patrick Dale| Fitness Volt Verified Whatever you are training for, reaching your goals will require effort, dedication, and determination. You’ll need to hit the gym like it’s your job, eat right, and pay attention to rest and recovery. The harder—and smarter—you work, the better your results will be. That’s what makes training ruts and plateaus so frustrating and disheartening—you put in the work but don’t see the progress you deserve.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States