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on Oct 8th 2012 StrengthLab Thoughts

The Importance of Strength Training!

Regardless of our chosen method of exercise (e.g. running, golfing, biking, tennis, walking, etc.) appropriate resistance training should be our top priority! 

Structured strength training benefits our performances within these physical activites with improved motor control, improved fatigue resistance of the muscle fibers involved, more efficient, stronger contractions and lowered risk of injury.  

Without appropriate resistance training, muscle imbalances will eventually manifest themselves due to the repetitive nature of the movements, leading to injuries and even cessation of the physical activity due to incapacitation. Moreover, the aging process will eventually lead to muscle imbalances and general overall weakness as well without dedicated resistance training.

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on Oct 8th 2012 StrengthLab Thoughts

Too Much & Too Often!

The headlines claim rightly that there’s an obesity epidemic in this country. They also claim that the obesity epidemic is of unknown origin but we’re desperately seeking it’s cause through science. Artificial ingredients? Lack of physical activity and exercise? Hereditary causes that are beyond our control? Too much stress and lack of sleep in our lives? The bottom line is… we’re simply overfed.

We feed too often and we feed too much on things that we primarily shouldn’t be eating or drinking in the first place.

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