Strength Training
Looking to reach your peak personal performance levels in terms of strength? Strength training is what it takes. Even if your end goal isn’t as demanding as a professional athlete’s, you can still benefit from a targeted strength-training program to help you elevate your sporting performance. No matter if you are fighting to come back from injury, going through a period of inactivity, or you’re just trying to up your game, strength training is a crucial part of taking the next step.
Working with a highly skilled trainer or physical therapist to come up with the right training path for you is also critical. At Evolution, we are a physical therapist-centric practice, with our ideology and approach backed by medicine and the best in performance technology. If you’re serious about getting started with strength training, there is no better place to start than Evolution Physical Therapy. We’ll assess your needs, fitness level, and find you that perfect match when it comes to your trainer or therapist.
Where can I find Strength Training?
Strength training is a big part of what we do at Evolution. With locations in California, Colorado, and Connecticut offering the best of strength training, you’ll have no problem getting into a rhythm and starting your journey toward a stronger you.
What is Strength Training?
There are many ways of increasing your strength. Strength training regimens may combine various methods to achieve the best results. The following are just some of the training activities you can employ to increase your strength:
Calisthenics – exercises are done without equipment, using compound movements and body weight to achieve strength goals. Exercises include pushups, squats, lunges, burpees, planks, etc.
Resistance bands – strength can be achieved through more than just dumbbells and bicep curls. Resistance bands are a great way to focus on strength while also focusing on posture and flexibility.
Weightlifting – Olympic lifts, isolation lifts to correct weaknesses after an injury, free weights, weight machines, light weights, heavy weights–all of these have a place in strength training when used properly.
Your specific regimen will vary based upon your goals and your current level. The tempo and load of your workouts should be tailored to you so that you can get the best results possible.
Benefits of Strength Training
There are a great many benefits to strength training, including:
- Accelerating return from injury
- Preventing future injury
- Correcting poor form
- Increasing muscle conditioning/strength
- Improving athletic performance
Who should do Strength Training?
Strength Training can be beneficial for the following people:
- Those looking to return to sport after injury or inactivity
- Athletes looking to advance to the next level
- Athletes looking to maintain peak performance
- Individuals who wish to continue activities and prevent injury
- People with strength imbalances or weaknesses
How Often Should You Do Strength Training?
Recovery after strength training is an important part of the process–just as important as the actual strength training. Typically, strength training is done 3x per week, but this number could change depending on your unique circumstances and capabilities. A good rule of thumb is to listen to your body. Give yourself time to recover so you can get the most out of your sessions and maintain physical and mental fitness to continue your regimen.
What Muscles Can You Train Everyday?
Medically speaking, you can generally engage in daily training for muscle groups that exhibit high resilience and rapid recovery, like abdominal muscles and calves. These smaller muscle groups tolerate frequent, repetitive stimuli due to their fiber composition and metabolic properties. However, for larger muscle groups —like the gluteal muscles, pectorals, and quadriceps—it’s crucial to allow your muscles to rest and so they are at a lower risk for injury. You can expect to work on such larger muscles 2 or 3 times per week.
How long Does it Take to See Results from Strength Training?
When it comes to seeing results from strength training, it can vary based on your fitness levels or intensity of workouts. Your diet can also play a role. Generally speaking, however, you should start to notice changes after a month, though the changes may not always be visible. By working with a skilled trainer or therapist, you can also have more insight into your progress and achieve more targeted results.
Does Strength Training Build Muscle?
Strength training will help increase the strength, and often, the size of your muscles.
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