Articles on methods for fat burning, diets, and training methods appear in magazines time and time again.
Many people fall for them repeatedly. Imagine going on a three-week diet. During these three weeks, you eat very little. Have you ever thought about how the body reacts to a diet? During a diet, the body believes that either a war or a state of emergency has broken out. In such situations, the body tries to get by with as little food as possible. After the diet, we go back to eating normally, but the body is still in a state of war or emergency. So, when it receives food again, it stores fat reserves. During these three weeks, our body consumed our muscle mass to provide energy. Therefore, our combustion engine became smaller, the muscles decreased, and the metabolism weakened. Many people buy an expensive home trainer hoping to start exercising. Nothing against home trainers! However, most people let them gather dust or even worse: they place them in a corner in the basement and plan to start using them the next day. And last but not least, it should be mentioned: Many people develop in a one-sided manner. They diligently train their bodies but forget about their minds. One of the three most targeted and effective combined trainings are strength training, cardiovascular training (endurance training), and mental training.
Strength Training
Strength training is the ideal sport for people who want to improve their figure or muscle proportions. Under the guidance of a trainer at the training center, one focuses on specific body parts that need to be strengthened. There are different forms of strength training that can be chosen based on interest and goals. The range goes from so-called body shaping (training with light weights to increase fitness and muscle tension) to various forms of strength and muscle building (hypertrophy training) and to the extreme form, bodybuilding.
Advantages
The advantages of strength training are numerous and range from improved posture to increased well-being and strengthening of bones (osteoporosis prevention). When performed at the training center, it is also a social sport where one can interact with trainers and other participants. It strengthens the psyche, especially for those who feel vulnerable and possibly insecure.
Disadvantages
Strength training can lead to noticeable body asymmetry if trained very one-sidedly. If individual muscles or muscle groups are trained too intensely, this can result in restricted mobility and significant inflexibility. Lifting heavy weights can lead to injuries and should only be attempted when one has enough experience and muscle mass. There is also a risk of injury to joints, tendons, and the spine if they are excessively stressed. Important: When selecting a training center, pay attention to trained fitness personnel. They put together the training program professionally, monitor it, and provide further advice if necessary. Those who visit a training center regularly should occasionally question their training. Because: Training incorrectly means wasted time.
