Training; The Effect Of Training; Strain Parameters - ERGO-FIT Power Line 4000 Owner's Manual

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Training

7.1

The effect of training

The demands of today's lifestyle in modern societies are not enough to remain in good
physical condition. Increasing automation and mechanisation involve an increasing
number of activities limited to fine motor skills. This development includes everyday
life. Physical inactivity inevitably leads to physical deterioration.
Muscle power allows the human being to stand up against gravity and to carry out
movements. However, general prejudices against strength training have suppressed
the importance of its promotion and preservation so far. Recent studies show that
physical inactivity leads to postural deficiencies, muscle weakness and osteoporosis.
A lack of muscle power activities is the cause of this. This leads to malpositions, and
these lead to overstraining of the muscles, ligaments and the skeletal system.
Irreparable damage to the muscular-skeletal system is the long-term consequence.
Strength training has the potential to counteract this physical deterioration. The effect
of strength training is – depending on the target and the fitness - a general increase
in power in individual muscles, muscle groups or the entire skeletal muscles with and
without muscle growth (muscular hypertrophy). Furthermore, it creates a physical
base for the exertion of sports or physical activities, counteracts physical inactivity and
related effects, and allows for a faster recovery of working abilities after injuries. In
addition, it has a positive indirect effect on the psyche and the appearance. You will
feel fit, more agile, and more attractive.
Muscle activity releases energy. This energy is converted into warmth. The body gets
warmer. To avoid overheating, the body counteracts this mechanism through
perspiration. However, loss of liquid reduces physical capabilities. Sports physicians
recommend a regular fluid intake during training to counteract this effect.
7.2

Strain parameters

The following aspects are relevant for general fitness purposes: muscle building
training (growth of muscle diametre, increase in maximum strength, firming body
tissue) and maintenance of strength performance (strength endurance training:
increasing fatigue resistance during stress, firming body tissue).
The general strain levels are:
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