Strengthening
Strengthening
Strengthening (pronunciation: /ˈstreNG(k)th(ə)niNG/) is a term used in the medical field to refer to the process of making something stronger, particularly in relation to the body's muscles, bones, and overall physical health. The term originates from the Old English word "strengþu", meaning "power, force, vigor, moral resistance".
Types of Strengthening
There are several types of strengthening exercises, each targeting different parts of the body and serving different purposes. These include:
- Resistance training: This involves the use of resistance to muscular contraction to build strength, endurance, and size of skeletal muscles.
- Isometric exercises: These are exercises where the joint angle and muscle length do not change during contraction.
- Plyometric exercises: These are exercises that involve rapid stretching and contracting of muscles to increase muscle power.
Benefits of Strengthening
Strengthening exercises have numerous benefits, including:
- Muscle growth: Regular strengthening exercises can lead to increased muscle mass.
- Bone density: Strengthening exercises can help increase bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
- Physical endurance: Strengthening exercises can improve physical endurance, allowing for longer periods of physical activity.
- Injury prevention: Strengthening exercises can help prevent injuries by improving muscle and bone strength.
Related Terms
- Physical therapy: This is a healthcare profession that uses physical methods, such as massage and exercise, to treat and manage patients' physical health conditions.
- Rehabilitation: This is the process of helping an individual recover and regain skills and functions that were lost due to injury or illness.
- Exercise physiology: This is the study of the body's responses to physical activity and how it adapts to physical training over time.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Strengthening
- Wikipedia's article - Strengthening
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