A key challenge for all athletes and fitness fiends is that there are an infinite number of strength exercises and almost as many workout programs. How do you select the exercises and program that are perfect for you? How do you coordinate your strength program with your training routine?
Pinpointing your weak links
The truth is that there is not a single set of strength exercises that is best for your particular activity. Instead, there are a few best strength-training exercises for YOU.
That's because you have unique strengths and weaknesses. For each of your weaknesses, there are a handful of strength training exercises that will make you stronger. Your job (see M2 Fitness Pros) is to identify your weaknesses and strengthen them.
But how do you pinpoint your weak links?
Certainly, if you're recurrently injured in one part of your body, that area is unnecessarily weak and needs to be bolstered. Or, if you find that you're always breaking down with a variety of different injuries, then you may need to develop basic overall strength (and/or flexibility).
On the other hand, if you're seldom injured and have good endurance but need to improve performance, your need is for a resistance program which will ‘teach' those strong muscles of yours to function more quickly. For example, your program needs to emphasize power training. Sometimes, working with a knowledgeable coach or trainer will help you identify things you should stress during strength training.
If you are a runner, for example, you need to know that there are really just four basic types of strength training, each of which can assist you in accomplishing a specific goal. These are explained in full in the exclusive training with M2 Fitness Pros, available only on private sessions. To summarize, the four strength training routines are:
1.General Strength and Conditioning Exercises:
these include many of the conventional weight-training exercises. Also included in this category are some of the less conventional exercises and various activities for the ‘core' muscles: abdominals and low back. These conventional exercises provide ‘generalized' strength – strength throughout your body to protect your muscles and connective tissues from repetitive stresses and impacts etc. Something like the M2 A/X or Naked Commando classes work here!
2.Specific Strength Training :
this category includes exercises that more closely imitate the bio-mechanics and motor patterns required for your activity. This specific type of strength training is becoming increasingly popular in the sports-training community because it provides ‘specific strength' – more strength to carry out the actual movements needed in a particular sport. M2 one on one’s for sport specific and more advanced training techniques are suggested.
3.Reactive or Speed-Strength Training :
this type of training teaches your muscles to generate more force and generate the force more quickly. The goal, of course, is to develop more power. Reactive training fosters a high degree of strength in the muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones, since the impact forces are usually higher than they are during regular workouts. Reactive training also stretches muscles, tendons and ligaments vigorously, promoting greater elasticity and efficiency of movement. M2 Naked Commando and Super Cardio will enhance these well
4.Preventive Stability Exercises :
strengthening, rehabilitative, or restorative exercise or therapy. The function of preventive stability training is to strengthen particular parts of the body in order to minimize the risk of injury. Sand running and balance board work are examples of this type for the ankle complex….M2 A/X and Super Cardio covers theses areas!
Topics like this one will be covered in our upcoming seminar! Hit the link in upper right corner of this blog page for details on upcoming seminar…
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Mr. Fat Loss
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