As the years go by, your body ages and more injuries may occur, among other things.
You prevent this with functional (strength) training.
Use it or lose it…
We sit too much and consequently move too little. Not using the body will eventually lead to muscle loss and weaker bones. This is something that occurs over the years. We only notice the consequences of this later in life. The risk of bone fractures and an excessive body fat percentage can have unpleasant consequences. By continuing to use your muscles and bones functionally, this can be prevented.
Better quality of life
Research shows that the quality of life deteriorates drastically when you develop musculoskeletal problems. Examples include chronic back pain, knee osteoarthritis, and RSI. Being unable to move freely and experiencing pain is a major impediment to your sense of well-being. Once this wear and tear has started, the road back is difficult. Prevention is therefore better than cure. You really don't need to exercise intensively every day for this. Maintenance can be achieved in a functional way.
Functional (strength) training for sustainable results
Our Personal Trainers specialize in providing functional training. What is functional training? You use your body every day to get things done. You walk, lift, push, stand, and move. Functional training means training in the directions of movement you use daily. As a result, training results and effects are maintained in everyday life. This yields visible results in preventing injuries and wear and tear.
A functional strength training exercise is, for example, the squat. Getting up from a chair and out of bed are daily movements based on a squat. By increasing the weight of this exercise during training, your leg and core muscles (back, abdomen, and glutes) are strengthened. The risk of injuring your back or experiencing wear and tear on your joints is significantly reduced. You benefit greatly from the flexibility of your body during daily movement.
Be sure to get there on time
Whether you are 50, 60, or 70 years old, it is never too late to start functional training. Many have gone before you, and the results speak for themselves.
Do you also want to prevent injuries and wear and tear through functional training? We would be happy to advise you!
About Kitty Atsma
Kitty is a passionate nutrition specialist and vitality coach with a broad scientific basis in nutrition and exercise. As a member of the national examination committee of the TCI (Nutrition Specialist & GWC), she monitors the quality of the field at the highest level. As a professional blogger, Kitty combines her in-depth expertise with the possibilities of AI to make complex health topics accessible. She curates and controls the technology to get to the heart of the matter, where her own vision and years of practical experience always determine the course.
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