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There are numerous training methods and disciplines, all
resulting in different physiological results. Intense cardio
vascular activities will produce a different physical appearance
to resistance (weight) training or again from that achieved
through Pilates or yoga for example. A combination of these
will again allow you to literally 'sculpt' your individual
anatomy into the physique that you desire. Your personal
trainer will consult with you on your preferred form or
build and calculate a programme that will assist you in
accomplishing it. This may take a lot of dedication but
with the correct advice and motivation ANYTHING is possible.
Toning and Building Muscle
A client will often specify to a trainer whether he or she wants to "tone" or
to "build" muscle tissue. Each person seems to have a pretty
good idea of what kind of physique she or he wants. Toning and building
muscle, are basically the same physiologic process but differ in intensity.
"Muscle tone" relates to the appearance of muscle
tissue that is hard, as opposed to flaccid or flabby. In
this respect a toned body means a lean one with low body
fat. It also exhibits muscle definition and shape. By "building" muscle
it is usually implies expanding the muscle tissue to it's
maximum. This is illustrated by the typical body builders'
physique. To achieve these goals or increase overall strength
this involves a resistance-training program relative to
the individual's abilities.
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Progressive Resistance Training
This type of training employs short duration exercises usually using
weights or machines until the muscle in question is fatigued. The intensity
is increased slightly over a monitored period. This is achieved by trying
to sustain the exercise longer, or by increasing the resistance or weight.
Gradually your muscles grow and become stronger. The resistance training
method has been successfully used and developed over a long period of
time by bodybuilders, weightlifters, and athletes generally. It produces
a steady gain in muscle size and strength. Our personal trainers are
adaptable and can employ this training method as and when it is needed
in order for the client to achieve their individual and personal goals.
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Weight Training
This type of training fits into the general category of aerobic exercise
because the muscle movement doesn't particularly rely on the utilization
of oxygen for fuel. Weight training is used not only for toning and bodybuilding,
but also for sport-specific training as well as injury rehabilitation.
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Overload, Stress Adaptation and Hypertrophy
To change the physique, weight training is used to enhance muscular development.
The process of muscle growth, known as hypertrophy, occurs when the muscle
is forced to move a weight that is greater than the muscle is used to
moving, this is overloading the muscle. When overloading occurs, the
muscle gets bigger and stronger due to the break down and then rebuilding
of muscle fibres, known as Stress adaptation. In the period following
the muscular fatigue workout, when the muscle is resting, the fibres
repair. It is through this process that the muscle fibres actually grow
larger and stronger. In addition to needing rest, the correct proteins
and other nutrients are essential to the repairing and building process.
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Split Routines
Toning, bodybuilding, and body shaping are accomplished using the progressive
resistance training method and applying it to working particular muscles
or body parts in rotational workouts i.e. you may work your legs on day
one, back and chest on day two, shoulders and arms on day three. Split
routine workouts are accomplished by applying different exercises or
movements to each muscle group. There are many ways to organize split
routines and a wide variety of exercises that can be done for each muscle
group. Your personal trainer will help you develop a routine and select
exercises most suited to achieving your aims. All exercises or movements
are done in a series of repetitions. Each time a movement is performed,
a 'rep' is completed. A number of repetitions done in continual succession
without resting are called a "set."
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Benefits of Weight Training
In addition to the aesthetic changes to your physique and building strength,
weight training has many other benefits including increased bone density,
improved endurance and motor performance, strengthening of ligaments
and tendons, elevated metabolism and a lowered risk of sports injury.
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Flexibility
Flexibility is the range of motion available in a joint or group of joints.
There are two types of flexibility: Static flexibility is range of movement
in a joint with no emphasis on speed. Dynamic flexibility is the ability
to use a range of joint movements in the performance of physical activity.
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Stretching and Types of Flexibility
Programs
Flexibility is improved by stretching the muscles that move a particular
joint. Stretching can be done to warm up or cool down from a workout.
You can also embark on a whole training program where you concentrate
on a range of motion movements as your primary goals. Dancers, gymnasts
and athletes would benefit from such a program. A program of this sort
would also be helpful for someone recovering from injury.
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Benefits of Stretching
The benefits of stretching are numerous. Stretching enhances relaxation,
lowers blood pressure, improves symmetry and corrects muscular imbalances.
Other benefits include increased coordination, balance and joint integrity.
Stretching can also help reduce pain by increasing mobility and flexibility.
Stretching is one of the most underestimated activities and should be
viewed as a necessity.
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Injury Prevention
Since muscle. Ligament and tendon injuries are often caused by joint
mobility, stretching can help to prevent such injuries by increasing
the range of motion in the joints. Additionally, static stretching can
relieve muscular soreness due to weight training workouts or other physical
activity. Stretching helps to break down and disburse the build up of
lactic acid in the muscle.
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Balance
Both weight training and stretching are instrumental in promoting body
balance and symmetry. In recent years, however, a host of new exercises
and programs have arisen focusing on joint stabilization and balance.
Programs utilizing these exercises are helpful for everyone, but particularly
so for athletes and entertainers in fields that rely on a fine tuned
balance. Those recovering from certain injuries can also benefit greatly.
The exercise ball is an example.
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Cardiovascular Conditioning for
Heart Health and Endurance
Aerobic exercise, the foundation of a fat loss program, is also known
as cardio vascular exercise. During sustained activity the body uses
oxygen from the blood as a fuel for the muscles. Both lung capacity and
oxygen delivery are increased when cardiovascular activity is performed
on a regular basis.
In addition, the heart is strengthened. Its ability to pump blood, which
carries the oxygen, is greater. Cardiovascular training decreases the
resting heart rate and blood pressure. As a result overall heart and
circulatory system is improved, stamina and endurance are increased.
Heart disease is the number onekiller in the United Kingdom; Doctors
strongly recommend their patients engage in regular cardiovascular training.
Our personal trainers will supervise the intensity and duration progress
of these programs, making sure that clients are working within target
heart rates suitable to their age, weight and condition.
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