Goals and effects of strength training
Regular strength training in school, health and leisure sports improves the quality of life in general because it makes the body more fit for everyday life, more efficient and more resistant. Strength training therefore has many positive effects:
Structural adjustments
Muscle fibre cross-section + tendon cross-section + bone mass +
Psyche
Appearance + confidence + well-being +
Health
Active body mass + metabolic activity + posture/stability + stability + risk of injury - diabetes, blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, risk of osteoporosis - neuromuscular imbalances -
Functional customisations
Fibre recruitment + synchronisation + intermuscular coordination + mechanical muscle performance + tone regulation + active mobility + sensorimotor skills +
Motor skills
Target motor skills: technique + efficiency + economy + supporting motor skills: joint stability + fuselage stability +
Everyday life
Everyday suitability + load tolerance + recreational sports suitability + quality of life +
Sports
Maximum power + fast power/explosive power + reactive power + force endurance + load tolerance + injury prevention +
During strength training, metabolic processes are activated and energy metabolism is massively increased even after a training session, so that regular strength training is an ideal measure for overweight people to reduce body fat in the long term.
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