Using Strong Man Training for Weight Loss 

May 10, 2011

Strong man training is a fun, exciting and tiring approach to get amazing results in a shorter period of time.
What kind of results? Well...

• Promotes rapid changes to body fat

• Transferable Strength

• Increase Lean Muscle Tissue

• Can correct structural imbalances

• Improves Mental Toughness

Using Sleds, Tires, Ropes, and all other sorts of different implements, strongman training keeps training interesting and can be easily suited to all levels. It is fun and can promote team building.
So I know that all you see is the rapid changes to body fat, well, why would it be so fast? Have you ever watched the 400 meter dash at a track meet? Noticed at around 300 meters it looks like someone jumped on their back? At that point, blood lactate is being produced faster than the body can handle and that is when the magic happens. A hormone that is great for fat regulation, known as growth hormone, begins to get produced like a sprinkler system. This sprinkler system causes your body to burn much more fat as fuel due to the rapid increase in hormones.
What types of exercises are the most effective at using this system? The following activities are ranked by their effectiveness.

1. Strong Man Training

2. Cross-country skiing

3. Rowing

4. Running

5. Cycling

The more muscles that get involved, the more effective that it will be at helping you to lose weight.
If you are curious about this type of training, you are in luck. Watch for us training in the parking lot at the MAC this summer. Monday's and Friday's at 10am will be the most rewarding training that you will ever experience. Come and enjoy.