Showing posts with label training. Show all posts
Showing posts with label training. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

What are the Fundamental Principles of Strength Training?

Strength training is a science with methodologies and variables. Once your goals are established it's time to look at the basic principles that should be followed to develop a strength and conditioning program designed to help achieve your objectives. You will want to do specific things which depend on the goals of the training program. 


Thursday, November 24, 2016

LOOKING TO RENEW YOUR WORKOUT PLANS?

The Flab-to-Fit exercise program has a variety of workouts based on armed services physical training programs, including; calisthenics, circuit training, cross-training, hiking, jogging, sprinting and weight lifting.


Monday, November 21, 2016

WEIGHT LIFTING AS PART OF A WEIGHT LOSS PLAN

The weight training segment of the Flab-to-Fit exercise plan is designed to improve muscular endurance by gradually and systematically increasing repetitions and training load (weight) throughout the course of the training program.

Weight lifting is one of the most popular fitness activities in the world today whose proponents point to the activity's ability to increase strength while building a leaner body and stronger mind.

While conducting multiple sets, use the first set as a specific warm-up using half the training weight for each exercise. When increasing weight throughout the program, increase the poundage by the least amount possible.


Saturday, November 19, 2016

STRENGTH TRAINING

Strength training has grown in popularity over the years among both the athletic and recreational fitness communities. Whether your goals be health-related or performance-related, strength training can significantly help you in reaching your goals.

Athletic strength training programs are designed to assist athletes develop the ability to demonstrate explosive power. Like their training plans as a whole, the strength training segment is periodized in its progression of developing physical qualities.



Reducing Excess Body Fat

The body is composed of fat and fat-free mass (such as bone, muscle, tissue, water). Total body fat is composed largely of stored fat and a small amount of "essential" fat that makes up cell membranes, nerve sheaths, as well as fat padding vital structures. Excess body fat is stored fat which does not support the body’s normal functions and can degrade one’s health and wellness. Excess body fat has been linked to various health risks, including; high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, cancer and heart disease. Additionally, excess body fat reduces one's physical performance by detracting from endurance, speed and stamina.
Reducing excess body fat is best accomplished with a comprehensive approach including healthy nutritional habits coupled with physical activity. Although not required, weight loss is often associated with body fat reduction.

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

CROSS-TRAINING SESSION

An athletic cross-training session designed to improve acceleration, power and strength.
The acceleration portion of the workout mimics actions of sprinters while starting a race. The sprinters start exercise begins with a sprinters stance; one leg back and the other forward as if doing mountain climbers. Stand up bringing the rear forward and up to a high-knee position. The starting drills begin with the sprinters stance and are conducted by taking explosive steps out of the stance for five meters.
The power and strength period consist of two sub-periods. The first period consists of sets of single exercises; upright row, barbell squat and bench. Once these sets are completed; two rounds of a four exercise circuit are conducted. Fifteen seconds rest should be taken between each exercise and round while completing the circuits. Use light weights while conducting the curls and upright row during the circuit training.
The workout is completed with a flexibility period.

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Monday, October 31, 2016

PROGRESSION

Progression is a principle of physical fitness. This principle states the exercise intensity and duration must gradually increase over a period of time in order to maximize potential physical training gains and minimize the risk of injury.


Sunday, October 30, 2016

Saturday, October 29, 2016

BUILDING/RE-BUILDING PROGRAM

The Flab-to-Fit program goal is to provide conditioning sessions, using a variety of exercises, to afford participants an opportunity to to progressively rebuild themselves after a weight or body fat increase due to injury or illness, pregnancy or a period of sedentary lifestyle.


The benefits of this program include:
  • Improved body composition due to decreased body fat;
  • Increased cardio-vascular endurance;
  • Enhanced muscular strength and endurance;
  • Improved flexibility;
  • Provides variety to offset boredom.

Monday, October 24, 2016

Looking to Start a Strength Training Routine?

There are some basic concepts that should be followed to build strength. Depending on the individual’s fitness goals, he or she may want to do specific things. Bodybuilders focus on muscle size and symmetry. Endurance athletes desire to develop muscular endurance and stamina. Explosiveness is the objective for power athletes. Powerlifters attempt to lift the maximal weight possible. Each has specific goals which will be developed in very different training routines. Those who desire to develop a sound general fitness base should focus on the health-related fitness components of muscular endurance and muscular strength.