We begin the Strength Training contents by
introducing important information that you should fully understand
before proceeding. First we explain the many benefits of participating
in a strength-training program and then provide you with invaluable
information ranging from ‘must-know’ weightlifting terms to safety
precautions that affect previous medical conditions, in order to avoid
future injuries and/or physical complications. We will also discuss the
mindset necessary for becoming successful, including ways of making time
for your workout, of staying motivated, of understanding and accepting
your body type, and the importance of concentration. In addition, we
will discuss the best ways to measure your progress and what to expect
if you discontinue weightlifting.
We will cover the three factors affecting strength, the difference
between types of strength-training equipment (machines, free weights,
etc.), the truth about steroids, and information about the importance of
incorporating cardiovascular exercise, stretching, and proper nutrition
into your lifestyle.
Perhaps most important of all, we will lay out the principles and
guidelines of a successful strength training program. This section will
discuss exactly how to get the best results from the program you choose
for your specific goals and interests. Just a few of the principles and
guidelines you’ll learn include: how to select the exercise for each
muscle group and how to calculate the number of sets and repetitions and
the amount of weight you should use for use to reach your personal
goals. You’ll learn the importance of proper lifting technique and how
to achieve it. You’ll also learn the importance of blood supply to your
muscles and common mistakes that hinder the process. We also devote a
section to methods for overcoming plateaus. These ideas are extremely
valuable but very rarely taught. It is more common for people to get in
the habit of doing the same exercise the same way (sets, reps, weight,
order, etc) over and over. This causes boredom and disinterest, and
eventually improvement comes to a staggering halt. Therefore, it is
critical that you continually vary your strength training routine-no two
workouts should be the same. The Women Fitness (WF) program presents
many ways of adding variety to your routine so you never become bored
and so you can continue to achieve results over the long run.
The last part of our strength-training program discusses the many
advanced strength-training techniques beneficial for those who have
already experienced the beginning and intermediate stages of our program
and who have also used the overcoming-plateaus suggestions. These
intense techniques give outstanding results when followed properly.
Overall, this content will discuss exactly how to get the best results
from the strength-training program you choose for your specific goals
and interests. WF offers a personal, practical approach to health
fitness for all levels of experience. Our program integrates weight
management, nutrition, cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and
flexibility training into individually-tailored plans to help you
develop and maintain a body full of energy and free from unnecessary
injury and disease. With WF, you’ll adopt gradual, realistic changes
into your life that will make healthy eating and activity a permanent
pleasure. That’s the WF way.
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