Strength training is exercising with the goal of increasing your physical strength. Strength training builds muscle and helps to burn fat. Strength training can provide up to a 15% increase in metabolic rate, which is enormously helpful for weight loss and long-term weight control. There are two kinds of strength:
- Relative Strength. Gymnasts or rock climbers need strength, but not at the expense of an increased body-weight: it makes their sport harder. Relative strength is building maximal strength while controlling calorie intake and/or adding cardio so you don’t increase your body-weight.
- Absolute Strength. Strongman or Olympic Lifters in the heaviest classes easily weigh 130kg. More body-weight means bigger muscles & thus more strength. Absolute strength is about becoming the strongest person regardless of body-weight.
Regardless of your specific goals, there are numerous benefits to strength training regularly, particularly as you grow older. It can be very powerful in reducing the signs and symptoms of numerous diseases and chronic conditions, among them:
- arthritis
- diabetes
- osteoporosis
- obesity
- back pain
- depression
How do You Build Strength? Strength takes time to build. Begin with a foundational strength program and slowly increase your resistance. Too much too fast can cause serious injury. Your YPB fitness professional has an individualized program that can is tailored to fit YOUR specific needs and goals and will aid in injury prevention.
Types of Strength Training. There are several difference methods that are available to build strength: Weights like barbells and dumbbells can be used as well as your own body weight and variable resistance machines.
How to Get Started into Strength Training. Make an appointment today to speak with one of our elite fitness professionals at Your Personal Best Training Studio. They can get you started on a strength program that will not only get you the results you’re looking for, but most importantly-do it safely!
