At Total Body Performance Fitness and Wellness, several training techniques and types of equipment are used to increase the benefit of training and improve overall function, regardless of the goal. In every workout program, a variety of exercise types are utilized including the following:
Tools for Strength
Weight Training
The most common strength training using dumbbells, kettlebells, etc. takes advantage of the ascending and descending strength curves that enhances muscular strength, endurance, and appearance.
Calisthenics
Body weight training is the foundation to overall strength improvement as well as a safe method of strength training that minimizes injury.
Band Resistance Training
Fall prevention through all levels of balance training is key to living a functional and safe life. As people age, the chances of falling and causing a life altering injury exponentially increases.
Suspension Training
TRX and other suspension trainers not only enhance strength and mobility but also improve core strength through movements requiring a firm core to stabilize throughout the movement.
Functional Strength Training
Performing everyday life activities as strength training is essential to improve life quality and reducing injury when performing activities, we all must do to live a fulfilling life. Functional training ties in several of the methods listed including core stabilization, weight/band resistance, balance training, and much more.
Tools for Performance
Speed and Agility Training
The ability to improve speed and change directions quickly is vital to improve overall athletic ability and coordination to challenge the neuromuscular system to enhance performance.
Plyometrics
Explosive movements by using type II muscle fibers not only burn significant calories, but also increases strength ranging from exercises using lower extremities to upper extremities.
Cardiorespiratory Endurance Training
The foundation to all weight loss programs, cardio training is a pivotal technique that burns calories and improves musculature endurance.
Tools for Longevity
Balance Training
Fall prevention through all levels of balance training is key to living a functional and safe life. As people age, the chances of falling and causing a life altering injury exponentially increases.
Injury Prevention
Strength technique is not just being able to lift or move an object from point A to point B: injury prevention combines strength with proper movement to reduce harm from physical challenges. As therapists, we pride ourselves in working with those who not only want n to lose weight and/or rehab from old injuries but giving clients regimens with modifications to ensure the safest way of reaching their goals while preventing harm.
Recovery Training
Recovery is as important as training itself. Allowing the body to heal from the damage of strenuous exercise is a must in any exercise regimen. Massage, kinesiology taping, myofascial releasing, foam rolling, and flexibility training are services and techniques we use to enhance recovery time.
Core strengthening / stabilization
The basis of all power and strength comes from strength training and stabilization of the core musculature, which includes hip, pelvis, abdominal and low back muscles. Several exercises for injury prevention incorporating spinal and pelvic anti-rotation and extension assist with general performance.
