Resistance Training
One aspect of the personal training that Scott can work with you on is resistance training. This type of training is also known as strength training and weight lifting, works by doing repetitive exercises with weights, weight machines and resistance bands, which, in turn, helps to increase your muscle strength and the level of endurance your body can handle while. Although it is likely to only form part of your overall fitness programme, resistance training is a fundamental aspect of most raining programmes.
The National Strength and Conditioning Association defines the term resistance training as “any method or form used to overcome, resist or bear force” When planning resistance training, Scott will choose the best method to suit each individual, using anything from partner exercise, dumbells, barbells, bands or tubing exercises.
The Benefits of Resistance Training
Not only does resistance training improve the overall size and tone of your body it also does the following:
- Strengthens the skeletal system of your body
- Strengthens the muscular system
- Decreases the risk of osteoporosis by improving your bone density
- Increases the rate of your metabolism
- Improves posture, so you’re not always slouching, reducing any back pain you could have in later life
- Limits atrophy of the muscle
- Assists with hypertension control
- Assists with controlling your cholesterol
- Helps control your body fat
- Helps increase blood circulation around your body
- Helps prevent adult-onset diabetes
- It can help improve your self-esteem and your mood
- Will improve the quality of your life
- Will decrease the chances of certain cancers and heart disease.
No special requirements
Scott will provide any and all necessary equipment required during your personal training sessions, so you don't have to worry about investing in equipment.
Resistance training is all about how far you can push yourself without suffering any injuries and Scott will ensure that you train to the max without having to worry about hurting yourself.