When it comes to building strength, many people immediately think of lifting weights: dumbbells, barbells, Gym Bros… However, emerging studies and fitness trends suggest that spring-based resistance training, like Lagree Fitness, is an equal, or even superior, alternative for achieving your strength goals.
Lagree vs. Traditional Weight Training
Both spring resistance and resistance from free weights have similar properties:
- They provide some form of resistance
- They allow a free range of motion
- Both allow variable speed of movement
- Both allow progressive resistance
What sets Lagree apart is the use of variable resistance, which does not depend on gravity. Using springs provides resistance in multiple directions, unlike free weights that only offer resistance in a vertical plane. This multidirectional resistance is key for functional movements that mirror everyday activities, like twisting your body while carrying groceries or reaching for something overhead. It also helps in preventing sports injuries: a study in the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, found a 20% reduction in injury rates in athletes training using spring resistance due to the improved engagement of stabiliser muscles.
The Power of Continuous Tension
One of the standout benefits of spring resistance in Lagree is the continuous tension it provides throughout the entire range of motion. Research has shown that traditional free weights can lose tension at certain points, particularly at the peak of a movement, where gravity takes over. In contrast, a study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that variable resistance (like on the Megaformer) activated up to 30% more muscle fibers, due to the continuous tension provided throughout the range of motion.
Optimised for Your Strength Curve
Spring resistance also aligns with your body’s natural strength curve, offering more resistance as your muscles move through their strongest range of motion. This means you’re challenging your muscles at their peak performance points, which studies have shown can lead to faster and more substantial strength gains.
With the ability to provide continuous, multidirectional resistance in alignment with natural muscle strength curves, variable resistance training on the Megaformer offers a more efficient and effective path to achieving your strength goals. If you’re looking to optimise your workouts and get the most out of your time, Lagree Fitness is for you!