Resistance training is the professional name for strength training. Resistance training is the kind of training in which a single muscle or group of muscles works against external resistance, whether it is weights or whether it is bodyweight.
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We can achieve Resistance through various objects, whether it is through a dumbbell, barbell, resistance bands or whether it is a kettlebell. Each of these has its own benefits, and you can use all each one of them, to create an insane strength training. We, in the Cap team really like the kettlebells for athletes because it helps a lot in the mobility of the body and it gives a lot of training variations.
So let’s start, strength training, who are they for?
Strength training is for everyone if properly-suited to the trainee.
But wait, does strength training impair growth?
Strength training does not impair growth. And we have not seen a study to this day that has shown that there is a direct link between strength training and growth impairment. True, most weightlifters are slightly smaller people, but this is because it is a body structure that fits the specific sport. We believe that most NBA players have lifted weights and done resistance training from an early age. The main emphasis is simply on proper technique and not doing nonsense that will gat you hurt.
As we wrote in the first paragraph, resistance training can also take place with body weight. So does the very fact that you live and move impair your growth? probably not. If you want to learn more about myths, click here.
Proper technique
Proper technique is designed to reduce injuries and bring you to maximum results! Thanks to the right technique it will be possible to target muscles that we want to develop and not lead ourselves into injuries. Injuries are usually caused by poor technique. For the reason that, when performing an exercise like a squat for example, with poor technique, instead of the load going through the muscles and the muscles are the ones that will resist the forces exerted on them, the tendons and ligaments will not be impacted from the load. Those people with poor technique can sometimes lift more whiegt, but they just take the load off the muscles onto the tendons and ligaments.
How to start?
Okay so we realized that weights would not hurt our height. We realized that technique is very important for us now what?
So the next step will be a fitness program. And the understanding of a basic technique by being accompanied by a certified trainer who can build a proper training curve
-a course that will teach you proper technique and all the steps along the way
-or our YouTube channel to which we upload content weekly.
It is very important to start with lightweights, just to really build the right technique. Even if it feels too light for you, do not rush to load! You can injure yourself. Change takes time. Our body is built in a way that our muscles adapt most quickly to training. But the tendons and ligaments do not. Which will lead, if you get into heavyweights too quickly and without a right training curve, to the tendon, ligament and joint injuries.
What is our recommendation for beginners?
Like we said, start with relatively low weights, work on proper technique, and between 8-15 reps and 2-3 sets.
This will help you build a stronger power base that will help you move faster down the road!
but I do not want to be too muscular and look like Body Builder…
Do not worry! You will not be too muscular! Starting a healthy lifestyle and lifting weights does not mean that you will suddenly become a body builder. Just as you have not yet become a Formula One drivers from driving to work every day.
Protein powder and steroids, do I need it?
Absolutely not! We do not use protein powders and certainly not steroids. Protein powders are suitable for those who do not reach a sufficient amount of protein during the day (protein calculator) and do not have time to eat his protein, which in most cases does not happen in most of the population.
who can resistance training contribute to me?
Relieving body aches -resistance training on the right muscles can improve and even eliminate various pains in the body. For example, eliminate back pain by strengthening the abdominal and back muscles.
Obesity and disease – Obesity is a high-risk factor for developing diseases in humans, for example, hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes. Moreover, improving the balance between muscle and fat will contribute to a faster metabolism, which will help in faster weight loss. This is because muscle burns more calories than fat.
Improving physical strength and raising muscle tone.
And all this without talking about the sense of self-pride you will feel and the self-confidence from your new body.
So what are you waiting for? Go out and practice !!!
Do yourself a favor, and do a warm-up. If you don’t know why, here is an artical for you. If you have any questions, you are more than welcome to contact us on our WhatsApp or our Instagram.
