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STRENGTH TRAINING
Strength training is the use of resistance to muscular contraction to build the strength, anaerobic endurance and size of skeletal muscles. There are many different methods of strength training, the most common being the use of gravity or elastic/hydraulic forces to oppose muscle contraction.
When properly performed, strength training can provide significant functional benefits and improvement in overall health and well-being including increased bone, muscle, tendon and ligament strength and toughness, improved joint function, reduced potential for injury, improved cardiac function and elevated good cholesterol.
Training commonly uses the technique of progressively increasing the force output of the muscle through incremental increases of weight, elastic tension or other resistance, and uses a variety of exercises and types of equipment to target specific muscle groups.
Strength training is primarily an anaerobic activity, although some proponents have adapted it to provide the benefits of aerobic exercise through circuit training.
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Latest News
» AOK Health has recently Manufactured and Supplied custom Pink mediBalls for Escape Fitness in the UK in support of BreastCancerCampaign.org
» AOK Health has a brand new blog. "Fitness Connect"
» AOK Health is proud to announce we are the winner of the 'Hunter & Central Coast Export Award' for 2009..... VIEW »
» AOK mediBalls have once again been chosen by the 'Network for Fitness Proffessionals' for FILEX this year
» AOK Health - WINNER of Manufacturer's Export Award 2007 2008......INFO »
Feature Products
» With a complete selection of weights including 10kg, 15kg and 20kg, the AOK Power Training Bag is well suited to general strength programs through to high-intensity explosive dynamic power development.... MORE »
» The freeForm Board allows you to condition every major muscle-joint complex in the body through a full range of motion.... MORE »
In the News
» Students are on the ball in Kath Williams' class and apparently happier, healthier and doing better at lessons......VIEW »
