Resistance (weight) training

It doesn't necessarily involve lifting heavy weights, as resistance can be provided by a variety of things-body weight, elastic bands, bottles of water and even bags of sugar can all be used to provide an effective work out. It is an absolutely vital part of any fitness program, bringing many health related benefits. It is also an essential part of safe and permanent weight loss. 

Weights strengthen your bones and prevent osteoporosis

AS we age our bones become more brittle and porous, but weight training reverses this process and makes the bones adapt to stimulus. This ensures your bones retain their vital strength. The earlier you start the better, but even at the age of 90 resistance training can give dramatic improvements in bone density.

Stabilise the joints, improve balance, co-ordination

All the joints are held together and supported by the muscles-the stronger they are then the stronger and more stable your joints are. Weights also improve the way your brain communicates with your muscles, making you more co-ordinated. They similarly improve the fast twitch fibres that you use when reacting quickly. This is the key to good reflexes.

 

Improve functional strength

Functional just means something you would do in everyday life. At DDW we believe this is the most important strength of all. All our training is aimed at making your life better-whether lifting shopping, playing football, or fixing the sink, functional strength translates into all aspects of you life.

 

 

This has a tremendous impact on your overall well-being and also reduces the risk of an injury at work or at play by up to 30%.