Why do strength based training?

THE BENEFITS OF THIS ARE HUGE:

• More support for our skeletal frame
• Greater metabolic rate leading you to burn more at rest
• Being stronger - enhancing functional fitness and posture
• Increasing bone density and health

WHAT WE NEED TO DO:

• Lift heavy - we need to push ourselves to get the response we desire. You need to work hard!
• 30-45 minute strength-based workouts - max three per week. No long workouts - we want to keep cortisol (stress hormone) levels low and results high.
• Do High Intensity Training - add some plyometrics (jumping) if appropriate for your body. Get out of breath with effort.
• Keep rest periods short during your workout. But have good recovery in-between sessions.
• Add mobility and brain work. Vary your workouts and mix up the equipment used. re:ab has a great variety of other classes to keep your brain engaged as well as your body.
• Do less volume and more intensity in your training. Fit an hour's workout into 30 minutes.
• Fuel properly Eat adequate protein and adequate calories.
• Prioritise sleep
• Increase NEAT non-exercise activity thermogenesis (move more).

WHY DO THIS AT RE:AB?

• Small classes, individual attention - you are not part of a crowd.
• We can modify exercises specifically for you, classes are safe and well-structured.
• We have beginners' classes to get you started.
• Wide range of class times, days and instructors.
• We have a variety of equipment and many other complementary classes for your cross training - pilates, stretch, barre, spin.
• Physiotherapists on site to work with you when needed.