1. OVERLOAD

to improve, your client would need to focus on increasing Strength and endurance; it would be achieved through repeated sessions in a controlled manner to improve the body’s adaption, meaning muscles and soft tissues enhance Strength and resiliency. Over-exercising or pushing the body’s ability too soon is at risk of injury. So it is critical when starting a client with a strength and conditioning routine that you start them off steady and access their abilities.

3. PROGRESSION

no matter how eager your client is, they will never reach their ultimate goal within the first few sessions of Strength and Conditioning; much like if you were to complete a strength and conditioning course, you’re going to gain all the knowledge you need within your first few lessons. You always have to take the beginning steps to get to the top. Your client will have multiple sessions with you to gain Strength and best towards their personal best; they will build muscular endurance and then progress.

5. SPECIFICITY 

is all about goals and your client’s goals, depending on what they want. For example, if your client is eager to become a faster runner, you would develop a routine that focuses on cardio improvement that improves their muscular endurance for running.

2. REVERSIBILITY 

is about how the body reverses back to its normal state after prolonged periods away from working out; for example, if your client is benching 150 pounds, comfortability if they were to remove benching from their routine, their Strength would reverse. They would no longer be at a personal best of 150 pounds. Reversibility can be avoided while still maintaining their Strength and Conditioning, even at a decreased rate if life gets in the way; consistency is critical this is why athletes still train in offseasons.

4. INDIVIDUALISM 

when conducting a plan for your clients, it isn’t one-size-fits-all. Everyone has their strengths and weakness, and their bodies and goals are different; therefore, their training plans must be tailored to the individual.

6. PERIODISATION 

is an approach when designing your training programme, deciding when your client should do specific exercises, such as load, sets and repetitions, to maximise training and prevent overtraining of different muscle types.

BENEFITS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 

Correct Strength and Conditioning allows your client to improve the Strength of their supporting muscle groups, even out muscle imbalances, increase mobility, correct their posture and stabilise their joints. A dedicated Strength and Conditioning routine will stimulate muscular hypertrophy, otherwise known as muscle building, as well as muscle endurance. Your clients will notice an increase in Strength and a decrease in body fat. Well, there will also be non-visible benefits such as improving heart health, regulating blood sugar, stronger bones and, ideally, boosting their self-esteem. 

As you see through utilising the seven principles of strength training, any exercise routine will benefit and produce the results your clients aim for, primarily while focusing on Strength and Conditioning, whether through bodyweight exercises or free weights. So, why not introduce your clients to the multiple benefits of Strength and Conditioning? If this blog has piqued your need to strengthen your knowledge, why not look into the Strength and Conditioning courses we have available at Body Aid?