In order to attain optimal versions of ourselves and combat the ravages of age, exercise is keystone. We know it’s good for the heart, good for the brain, and great for self-esteem. How you are exercising is the key as to how much benefit you are giving your body.
An exercise can be categorized between ranges of low Intensity and high intensity. For example, hopping on a stationary cycle for an hour at a moderate pace would be categorized as low intensity. Low intensity exercise will benefit your circulation, but it won’t do much for improving your muscle tone and fat loss. Also, cycling has a tendency to put a person in a rounded back position, which could set them up for future back pain and poor posture!
The big question, then, is what form of exercise provides the greatest amount of benefit for the least amount of time spent? High Intensity Strength Training is the answer. With briefer and more intense exercise you reap the benefits of: muscle growth, cardiovascular health, joint and connective tissue health, metabolic conditioning, fat loss, increased bone density, etc..
When you combine this High Intensity training philosophy with the safety and efficiency of slow motion, you retain all of the benefits while diminishing the risk. Acceleration of any movement must be at an absolute minimum in order to keep the forces going through your joints and connective tissue at a safe level.
With that in mind, this workout can serve all ages and experience levels. We cater to the needs of our clients. Whether you are someone striving to attain that fantastic beach body by summer or a retiree looking to combat bone density and muscle loss, we are here to help you get there.
The results can improve your life, reshape your body and increase your daily functionality. Some of the direct results may be:
• Improved cardiovascular fitness and overall health
• Greater muscle strength
• Increased metabolism
• Greater endurance, stamina and energy
• Look attractive – improved muscle tone and body shape
• Burn Calories
• Stronger bones
• Protect you from injuries
All of our workouts are performed in a clinically controlled environment. One of the last defenses for the body to stay cool is to sweat. We try to avoid over-heating by keeping the studio at a cool 65-68 degrees with fans blowing to optimize ventilation, encouraging maximum intensity, and eliminating the need for a shower after the session . The studio is free from distraction by eliminating noise, mirrors and socialization. You will not hear music or see mirrors in our studio. Even more, you will not see socialization happening in the studio. Extreme concentration is needed to perform our protocol. You are one in mind and body while exercising in our studio allowing yourself to gain maximum benefit from your session.
Between the ages of 20 and 50 the average individual loses approximately 15 pounds of muscle and gains over 45 pounds of fat (for a net gain of 30 pounds) as a result of the decrease in metabolism associated with muscle loss. Strength training can quickly and safely stimulate the body to produce additional muscle tissue and improvements in cardiovascular and other support systems. In addition to improved strength and endurance, regaining or building muscle tissue also increases metabolism, and improves body shape, bone density, cardiovascular efficiency, and joint stability. It is important to note that training is the stimulus, and the physical improvements are produced by the body as a response to that stimulus. The human body is an economical organism, which resists change unless stimulated by a demand exceeding its current ability. Intense exercise quickly fatigues the working muscles, and therefore must be brief. As intensity increases, so does the stimulus, and the larger the stimulus, the greater and longer lasting the results.