TEEM Performance Training - HAHPN - May #2 2011: Training Structure Tidbits

Health and Human Performance e-Newsletter

• Training Structure I - Include a Sound Program


• Training Structure II - A Move of Strength


• Training Structure III - Quick Tidbit on Bench Pressing


• 100th Tweet

Training Structure I
What can someone receive out of TEEM training in an exercise program? Pilates and yoga movements as well as athletic and functional movements. But, the structure of the workout also depends on the person.

"Depends on the person" is a huge statement in this industry because individuals react differently to certain exercises based on skill level, experience, and injury status. Remember this sentence: not every workout is for everyone. Case and point, if you are doing a workout because your friend does it, remember that the workout maybe not be the best for you. Remember this sentence too: if you love cardio and only do cardio, but you would like to lose weight or get toned, then only performing cardio will not do it for you. You have to (and it's been said a few times before) incorporate weight training. I mention weight training because body weight training is also included. Case and point number two, it is more beneficial for you to spend 40 minutes working out by doing weights and cardio than it is to do a long and drawn out cardio bout for a 40-minute period.

Training Structure II
A move of strength - Ladies, you are not going to get bigger if you do strength training. Your nutrition, amount of rest, and your job type play roles in body size. Men, you are not going to look any bigger by being able to curl 100lbs. Unless you're a professional arm wrestler or professional bodybuilder, isolating those smaller muscles like the triceps and biceps will not do the trick. Plus, name one item in your house that is, say, 70 lbs and you absolutely must curl it to lift it? Athletes, your best move is to stay movement strong. The superfluous stuff is just for fun. Notice I did not say you should never perform the biceps curl or the triceps extension. I am saying that you may put too much emphasis on training those muscles.

Training Structure III
The bench press - First of all it is for everyone in terms of a choice of exercise. Secondly, it is an overly used choice. Thirdly, the barbell bench press either does wonders for your shoulders or it destroys them. Fourth, if you want to bench well then you need strong back muscles in every plane of movement.

100th Tweet
Lakers may sag in posture now. But your lower & mid trap muscles still need strengthening. Arms out like a "T" or "I" can do.

Directed as we continue the posture series.

Be fit,
Derek

www.teempt.com