Fitness Strength Training – Who Is It For?

Fitness strength training is for all men and women of any age who want to get fit and stay fit. Whether you want to lose weight, gain weight or build muscle, exercising using the TRX® can help you achieve your goal.

I have been using the TRX® Suspension Training system for fitness strength training for some time now and it has worked wonders for me. It helps me work every part of my body, including building core strength. Balance, flexibility, body strength and core stability all benefit equally rather than separately as is often the case with other weight training routines. It’s the quickest way to get a total bodybuilding workout in as little as 20 to 30 minutes and it can be a lot of fun as well as a serious workout depending on your own application.

What is the TRX® Suspension Training System?

It is the most portable and easy to manage “Gym in a Bag” system that you will find anywhere. It’s fantastic for weight training for women and men alike.

Weight training for women

o      Are you trying to lose weight but “fat burning diets” never seem to work?

A combination of a regular workout using the TRX® Suspension Training System in the privacy of your own home or outdoors with a group of friends plus the right nutrition will work wonders.

Weight training routines for bodybuilders

o      Are you a bodybuilder looking for an advanced bodybuilding workout?

You can use the equipment to the level where even you will feel muscles that you never knew you had. The system was designed by a US Navy Seal to keep his men fit while travelling.

 

The home Multigym solution

o      Are you reasonably fit? Like to stay that way but have no time for the gym?

Just attach the equipment to the inside of your bedroom door and do a quick 15 minutes workout first thing every morning. You won’t believe the difference and your friends will soon notice how well and fit you look.

The TRX® Suspension Training System is easy to install in a permanent position in your home. You can also get accessories to temporarily attach it to any solid anchoring point inside or outdoors. Take it with you on holidays for a good bodybuilding workout whenever you feel like it. Put it over the backdoor and have fun with the kids and the grandparents while getting fit and staying healthy in the process. Install it somewhere in your office as a multigym and have some fun with bodybuilding exercises and/or weight loss challenges.

Whatever your goal, wherever you train and regardless of age or gender, if you are interested in getting fit, staying fit or losing weight then this is for you! The system comes with an excellent demonstration DVD and training guidebook. There are as many as 300 different exercises that you can do with easily adjustable intensity.

Please CLICK HERE to find full details on all the options available to you.

Please Note: If you have not done any form of exercise for a while, have been ill or injured or are not as young anymore as you would like to be, .please see a health professional for advise before you begin your new training program.

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PS. I personally use the  TRX™ and like it so much that I am now an affiliate. Should you decide to purchase the system too and get it through the links that I have given you here, I will be getting some commission.

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Prevent Sports Injuries with Fitness Strength Training

A lot of sports injuries like sprained ankles, back pain or hip injuries are not usually the result of the sports activities as such. Most of these injuries have to do with a lack of core strength. This why it’s so important to include strengthening of the core muscles in a regular Fitness Strength Training schedule. Let’s face it, there is nothing worse than not being able to play your sport as well as you would like because of the risk of recurring injuries. Good core strength helps with balance and flexibility which in turn can prevent falls and so prevent sprains, fractures and other common sports injuries.


If, for whatever reason you can’t go to the gym to work on you weight training routines I would suggest that you consider doing your own fitness strength training at home. Install a portable resistance training system that provides the same, and even better, training options than a full multigym.

 

I’ve looked around for what I consider to be the best home gym and my personal favorite is the  TRX Home Training Bundle because of the variety of exercises that it can provided. Having a portable resistance training system like this one makes it easier to stick with your workout plan. It can be used inside our outside at home or take it with you when I go on holidays. And of course sticking with regular weight training routines, even through the holiday season, has the added benefit that your jeans still fit even after the festive tables have been cleared.


 

And don’t forget, working out from home on your FITNESS STRENGTH TRAINING can get the whole family involved.  Include the kids and the grandparents and that way it will be fun and it will have long term benefits for everyone.

 

Here’s to happy, injury free sporting days!

 

PS. I personally use the  TRX™ and like it so much that I am now an affiliate. Should you decide to purchase the system too and get it through the links that I have given you here, I will be getting some commission.


 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fitness Strength Training and Core Strength
People who do regular fitness strength training often and erroneously give the abs all the credit for protecting their back and forming the basis of strength. The abs however are only a small part of the core muscles. As a matter of fact, it is an imbalance in core muscle strength that can lead to lower back pain. Weak core muscles will often result in a swayback posture because of inadequate support for lumbar curve. Strong, balanced core muscles help maintain the correct posture which minimises the risk of lower back pain. Fitness Strength Training and Core Strength go hand in hand. A set of good balanced weight training routines should work all muscles equally. This is equally important to men and women for good posture and to prevent injury. Weight training for women however needs to pay particular attention to this topic.
 
What are the core muscles?
The core muscles are the muscles of the trunk and torso that stabilize the spine from the neck down to the pelvis.  The best known ones are the ones at the front of our abdomen; commonly know as the 6 pack in people who are on the slim side and what body builders like to show off. There is also a set that runs from your neck down to your lower back. This set extends and rotates your spine. The next set is the obliques which are located on the side of your abdomen and are the muscles of your waist. Last but not least we a set this is located in front of the pelvis and upper thigh. If strength in these groups of muscles is not equally distributed we run a serious risk of injury. It then follows that core strength training is most effective when the whole torso is exercised as one unit where both front and back muscles contract at the same time.
 
Training the Core Muscles
There is quite a variety of weight training routines that can strengthen the core. This includes fitness strength training equipment as well as balancing exercises One of the most effective and simple exercises that I know of is the Prone Hold.  This is equally effective in weight training for women and male bodybuilders.  There are two varieties, the basic one and the side prone hold. Start by doing the basic Prone Hold. Go down on your tummy, raise yourself on your elbows and stay in that position for about 15-20 seconds. Take a few seconds break and repeat the exercise twice. Once you are comfortable with the basic position, increase the intensity by raising one leg, hold that position for 15-20 seconds, switch legs and hold again.  Gradually increase the time to 1 minute per repetition. Do the same three repetitions with the basic Side Prone Hold, switching sides with each repetition. Increase the intensity of the basic Side Probe Hold by lifting a leg as shown in these drawings. You can further increase the intensity by raising your self on your hands instead of your elbows. I would suggest though that you don’t try this until you are feeling that you need that extra challenge.

Please note; to do these holds correctly, you need to make sure that you keep your trunk straight as a plank (That’s why this exercise is also called the Plank). The easiest way to do this is to try and pull your navel in towards you spine. Be careful not to hold your breath – breathe evenly while you hold the position.


 

Other fitness strength training exercises that develop core strength include exercises on a Swiss ball, work with a medicine balls, wobble boards and Pilates. Yoga is also a great way to build core strength. Please remember, keep your workout easy if you are a beginner and increase the intensity gradually as your confidence grows. If you have never exercised before or it is quite some time ago, you should consider booking a few sessions at your local gym or see a personal trainer to get you started. There are also some excellent DVDs and training guides on the market. My favorite one is the TRX Essential – Strength set.

Here’s to a healthy and happy you!
PS. I personally use the  TRX™ and like it so much that I am now an affiliate. Should you decide to purchase the system too and get it through the links that I have given you here, I will be getting some commission.

 

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The Benefits of Weight Training for Women

I think it would be obvious to most people that if we include strength training in a fitness program for women that we are going to gain some muscle mass. This will help to tone our body but, it is only one benefit behind women’s fitness strength training!

Apart from looking great when body fat is replaced with lean muscle, there are actually at least 7 major benefits to be gained with weight training for women! Here are the seven reasons why I am a firm believer in fitness strength training for women of all ages.

1. Increase Strength. If you replace body fat with lean muscle you are obviously going to gain strength at the same time. This increased strength will make any women feel more independent and powerful! Just think you may no longer have to ask your other half to open the honey jar for you.

2. Decrease Fat. Replacing body fat with muscle takes a lot of energy. As you work out the body’s metabolism will increase as it uses more fuel. The source for this fuel is your body fat. The result? As your body fat decreases your lean muscle mass increases and you can say good bye to those love handles that until now seemed immovable.

3. Increase bone density. After age 30 women’s bodies start to produce less oestrogen which is an essential ingredient for strong bones. This decrease in oestrogen will, over a period of time, cause our bones to become very brittle and there is a grave risk of the onset of osteoporosis as we get older. That is, unless we take action before it is too late.  Fitness strength training, or resistance training as it is also called, will prevent this from happening. Resistance training will strengthen your lean muscle mass which in turn will strengthen your bones. Action taken today can help you out in the future. So by following regular weight training routines women can decrease their risk of age related fractures and avoid that tell tale curved back!

4. Fight off the flu. Staying active promotes a healthy lifestyle and strong immune system. A good immune system will help you beat the flu that has so many people feeling miserable every winter season! There is just one thing to remember. A balanced multigym workout can keep the flu and other nasties at bay but you need a balanced diet to go with it. Also over training, particularly if your diet is inadequate, can actually lead to a decrease in efficiency of your immune system! The general rule is to give your body at least a one day break between each fitness strength training session and go for a walk on those rest days. I personally train 3 days a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and go for a long walk on Sundays.

5. A natural toned body! The effort put into your training will make you look and feel great. Ongoing training will keep that body fat off permanently and your self esteem will bounce way back up again. Take my word for it, your friends will notice the improvement in your self confidence and they’re bound to ask you what they need to do to look as trim and toned as you.

6. Always look at least 10 years younger! Physical exercise has been proven to slow the aging process. This is for a few reasons e.g.:
     a) Regular exercise keeps your body toned and looking younger.
     b) Women who exercise regularly are usually also healthy in other aspects i.e. low cholesterol, excellent blood pressure, healthy looking skin, etc.

And LAST BUT NOT LEAST

7. Improved lifestyle. It follows on from above that physical fitness creates a healthy lifestyle. It can be a lot more than just a short term weight loss solution. Women who take up fitness strength training are much less likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, cancers, boredom, etc. Weight training for women is the way to go because you can constantly change your routines. Getting bored with a particular set of exercises or simply want a new challenge? Go, do something else!

So here you have it, 7 very good reasons why all women should get into fitness strength training. 

One final note; if you are interested in having a go but can’t get to a gym or feel uncomfortable working out with other people, there are some excellent portable resistance training packages with multigym capabilities on the market. Get a “Gym in a Bag” that is easy to install and that you can take with you when you go on holidays. That way you’ll get and stay fit and the whole family and your friends can join in. Click here for further information.


 


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