Do we need muscles?
The need for efficient strength training: do we really need muscles?
The causes of 80% of work related injuries are to be found within the musculoskeletal system:
- Muscular atrophy: muscle that is not used vigorously on a regular base is gradually broken down
- Pre-weakening of stabilising muscles: leading to overloading of the joints
- Cartilage growing thinner: leading to more frequent joint injury
- Overuse of remaining muscle fibres: leading to chronic pain
- The means to maintain or increase muscle mass
- Stronger bones – a stronger skeleton
- Thicker and firmer cartilage
- Increased metabolism
- Improved fat metabolism
- Lowered blood sugars
- Lowered blood fats
- Lowered blood pressure
- Improved back strength – by strengthening stomach muscles
- Reduced risk for joint wear that leads to joint pain
- Improved flexibility, strength and stamina
- Faster, more efficient healing