Memphis Strength Training

Strength Training in Germantown, TN

When people hear strength training, their first thought is often heavy weights and protein shakes. While those have their place, that’s not all there is to strength training.

At Accel Performance & Wellness, we view strength training as a foundation for athletic performance. You have the ability to build muscle and power, yes. But there is also the ability to improve stability, prevent injuries, or recover after a setback.

Who Should Sign Up For Strength Training?

Any of our members are welcome to participate in our strength training programs. We have options for athletes of any level, active adults, and injury recovery.

Accel offers strength training in Germantown, TN through:

• Small group fitness classes
• Personal training
• Return to Play recovery program

Every Strength Training Program Starts with a Movement Assessment

Every facility assesses their athletes in different ways. At Accel, we take a very scientific approach to measuring performance. Using the most advanced technology in the region, we perform baseline movement assessments for every member who signs up for strength training in Germantown, TN.

These baseline movement assessments help us assess each member’s strengths and weaknesses. Our performance coaches use that information to build a personalized strength training plan that will help them achieve their performance goals.

FUSIONETICS MOVEMENT ASSESSMENT: This is where it all begins. The Fusionetics Movement Assessment is a bit of a show and tell. You show us a series of activities like squats or push-ups. We’ll upload the data to the cloud and the app will tell us (and you) the results of the assessment and your personalized corrective exercise. Every 10-12 weeks, we will test again to see what improvements you have made in your training program.

DORSAVI WEARABLE SENSOR TECHNOLOGY: This gives us a more in-depth look at your limits when you tire. We’ll push you—and this test will be strenuous—but it will give us a wider range of results. There are two tests we can do. For both the general movement and running assessment, you will wear the dorsaVi sensors while you exercise. Then, our coaches will analyze the data to create a custom plan for you.

TPI-CERTIFIED GOLF MOVEMENT ASSESSMENT: If you love to hit the links, then this assessment is for you. It provides a detailed analysis of golf specific movements that relate to your swing. Everything from hip movement to the slightest turn of your shoulders will be tracked and measured. Our performance coaches will use those swing characteristics to help determine personalized, corrective exercises to help improve your game.

Why Strength Training Matters

• BETTER BALANCE: Working those core stabilizer muscles in your core and legs helps give you more control over your body. The more resistance training you do, the better your coordination and reaction times are. Strength training helps reduce fall risk and makes it easier to recover when you do stumble.
  
  And for athletes, some strength-based exercises focus more on improving mobility and stability than just building strength. Practicing drills that condition them to safely perform these movements helps prevent injuries. They learn to maintain their balance while performing key movements of their sport with power and precision.

• STRONGER BONES AND JOINTS: Research has shown that strength training helps us develop stronger bones. Repeated stress in a controlled environment gradually helps them become denser and stronger. That means fewer stress fractures and bone-related injuries.

Continuous training also makes muscles and tendons more resilient. Thus, your connective tissues and joints also have extra support. Over time, this makes it possible to continue training at any age.

• BOOST METABOLISM: Because muscle is more metabolically active than fat, it burns more calories while you are at rest. As you train, you are building more lean muscle. This helps you body burn more energy all day, even when you are not active.

When you pair our strength training with expert nutritional consultations, you will learn how to fuel your body to enhance your performance. For both active adults and athletes, proper nutrition is essential to maximize your energy levels and training benefits. By eating well, you can train harder, reduce your risk of injury, and recover more efficiently.

Advanced Strength Training Technology at Accel Performance & Wellness

Our strength training facilities and equipment are unmatched in the Mid-South.

• ALTERG® ANTI-GRAVITY TREADMILL™: Inspired by NASA and used by Olympic teams, this innovative treadmill is unlike anything else in the Mid-South. The anti-gravity function provides a boost for athletes and rehab patients. It reduces the impact on your muscles and joints, which shortens recovery time and significantly reduces the risk of injury during any weight bearing exercise.

• HYDROWORX® UNDERWATER TREADMILL: Discover the benefits of low-impact, high-intensity aquatic therapy. Running underwater has been proven to help recover motion without overstressing joints during rehabilitation. But it can also support training for healthy athletes. Moving water creates natural resistance and allows you to work out at higher intensities with less wear and tear on your joints than while running on land.

• INDOOR PERFORMANCE AREA: Our members also have access to all of the strength training equipment available in our indoor performance area. We have well-known brands like Hammer Strength, Life Fitness, and Keiser equipment. Your performance coaches will create a personalized strength training plan based on your goals using our collection of treadmills, rowers, versa climbers, spin bikes, Air Tek HIIT bikes, selectorized weight stations, and cross trainers.

Start Strength Training in Germantown, TN

Accel members can join as many sessions for strength training in Germantown, TN as they’d like. You can sign up for sessions by logging into your Accel account on your computer or mobile device. Or if you have questions, you can contact us anytime.