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Training MethodsAt Woodlands we pride ourselves on the level of service and the quality of the training we provide.Each and every member at Woodlands follows a set principal of training designed and scientifically researched by The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). 1 Movement Assessment 2 Fitness testing, blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, cardio respiratory, 3 Foam Rolling 4 Stretching of tight muscle groups 5 Core stability 6 Balance Training 7 Resistance training to activate weak muscle groups 8 Cardio respiratory exercise to improve aerobic fitness and fat metabolism 9 Development stretching for tight muscle groups Following this procedure provides our members with huge benefits; Foam rolling prevents and reduces muscle imbalance and therefore joint pain. Stretching lengthens muscles and muscles at their correct length allow joints to move freely. Increased core stability – all this sitting down reduces the effectiveness of the core muscles that hold the spine in place – activate them and prevent back pain. Balance training prevents falls in later life and improves co-ordination. Resistance training increases bone density and strengthens ligaments and tendons. It also helps to increase metabolic rate and reduce blood pressure and improve posture. Cardio respiratory exercise improves circulation, heart and lung function and helps elevate the metabolic rate. So how much of this do you currently perform? If not all – WHY NOT?! When did your current / last gym study your posture and carry out a movement assessment? – Answer - NEVER! This is (and should be for all people using a gym) the 1st point of call. Without a movement assessment how can you prescribe a programme to suit that individual? Answer – YOU CAN’T! Over the last decade technology has become more of a feature in most people’s lives. As a result there are fewer manual jobs and more time is spent behind a desk staring at a computer and many of us spend more and more time sat in the car travelling. This is having a detrimental effect on how our body moves and is increasing wear and tear on major joints. We are encouraged to exercise regularly but what if the type of exercise we are doing is actually making things worse? If you sit for more than three hours the chances are you have tight muscles in your back (lats) chest (pec minor and major) and hips (hip flexors) and calves (gastrocnemius). So if you have tight muscles and then perform chest press (pecs) pull-down exercise (lats) and run/walk (calves and hips) then you will make these tight muscles tighter until eventually the imbalance becomes too great and the joint or muscle becomes injured. Unfortunately the fitness industry is full of members performing exercises they actually should not be performing. NOT AT WOODLANDS. We take care to ensure what you do is specific to you. Every six weeks this programme is reassessed and a new schedule is drawn up and shown to you. Make the most of your precious time – don’t waste it. |
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