At Method 78 we specialize in three main areas of fitness: strength training, circuit training, and HIIT (high-intensity interval training). Each of these equips clients with the capacity and knowledge required for maintaining a fit, healthy lifestyle.
Strength training provides clients with the solid ground to excel in the other two areas, as it establishes the correct form and awareness needed for any exercise. Strength training, while moving at a slower pace than circuit and HIIT, requires just as much effort, changing your body on both the inside and outside.
What is strength training?
Before getting into the nitty gritty about strength training and its benefits, let’s break down an exact definition. Strength training, similar to resistance training, is a form of exercise that increases muscular strength and endurance by exercising a muscle or muscle group against external resistance. According to Kinsey Mahaffey from NASM, these exercises can be performed using bodyweight exercises, like push-ups or squats, or with exercises that use equipment like bands, dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells, or machines. Here at Method 78, our strength training workouts incorporate a combination of free weights and machines to effectively apply resistance, promoting muscle growth and enhancing strength. Instead of throwing you into the lion’s den so to speak, we examine your starting level, then advance from there. One of our larger goals is to teach while training, so we focus on proper form to ensure you get the most out of your session.
Benefits of strength training
There are numerous benefits of strength, or resistance training. Fitness author and researcher, Wayne L Westcott writes, “Benefits of resistance training include improved physical performance, movement control, walking speed, functional independence, cognitive abilities, and self-esteem.” On top of this, it also improves cardiovascular health by reducing blood pressure, and boosts metabolism by building lean muscle mass. Along with increasing muscle mass, strength training prevents your bones from breaking down with age. This training should typically be done for a minimum of three times a week, but can vary based on level. Here at Method 78 we take into account factors such as skill level, age, and health when crafting any fitness plan.
