Monday, September 28, 2009

Worcester Physical Therapy and Personal Training.

One thing that was mentioned at the last staff meeting was the fact that every member of the staff brings a set of skills to the table. In some of our recent posts we talked to Des, the resident massage therapist about the benefits of massage. Another offering at Worcester Physical Therapy is personal training. Most individuals have a vague concept of what personal training is all about. However, there are a few things that not everyone might now about it.
Training is all about adaptation. Exercise has the purpose of generating specific changes. Firmer thighs, ripped abs, bigger biceps, those are all examples of adaptations that occur from training. The question that should be asked then, is what's the best way of getting these results? To be perfectly frank, this question has given rise to an entire academic discipline, Exercise Physiology, which studies the long term and short term effects of exercise on the body. Having said that any trainer with a back round in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or Human Movement, will be able to help you with your specific fitness needs. Not entirely sure in which direction you want to head with your health and fitness? Come to Worcester Physical Therapy and ask for a fitness consultation.

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