[Tsujido/Fujisawa] Strength training isn’t just about heavy weights

When you hear the term “strength training,”

many people likely imagine things like these.

Of course, these types of training are one important method for changing your body.

However, strength training does not equal lifting heavy weights.

Especially for exercise beginners or those aiming for posture improvement, weight loss, or body makeup, it is important not to handle heavy weights right away, but to first start by checking your breathing, posture, and how you use your body.

First, create a “state where you can use your body”

In training, it is not enough to just move your muscles.

For example,

• are you breathing properly?

• is there too much unnecessary tension in your body?

• can you control your pelvis and spine?

• are you performing the intended movements without strain?

We proceed while checking things like these.

Therefore, at VEGUNA, depending on the training content, we do not apply load immediately, but instead start by checking your breathing, posture, and how to move your body.

More than heavy weights, “where are you using your muscles?”

In this photo, I am performing an exercise on the floor aimed at stimulating the hamstrings.

At first glance,

“Can such a light exercise really be strength training?”

some people might think.

However, weight is not the only important thing in training.

Whether the target muscle is being properly stimulated.

This is also a very important point.

For example, even when targeting the hamstrings, depending on how you use your body, the load may escape to other areas.

Therefore,

“how many kg you lifted”

instead of just looking at that,

“which muscles you are using to move”

we perform training while checking.

It is also important not to just “complete the reps”

In training, sometimes the only goal becomes completing 10 or 15 repetitions.

However,

completing repetitions does not necessarily mean you are using your body correctly.

is not always true.

For example,

• Are you using momentum?

• Is your posture collapsing?

• Are the target muscles working?

• Are you holding your breath too much?

• Are you able to control the movement yourself?

Checking things like these can change the quality of your training, even for the same exercise.

At VEGUNA, we adjust exercises and loads for each individual while checking these physical conditions.

The “foundation” is important for dieting and body makeup too

When it comes to dieting and body makeup,

“sweating a lot,”
“lifting heavy weights,”
“doing intense training”

are often thought to be important.

Of course, increasing exercise intensity is one method, but for beginners, it is important to first be able to move while controlling your own body.

Check your breathing and posture, align your body movements, and then increase the load according to your goals.

This accumulation leads to continuous body makeup.

If you are starting personal training in Tsujido/Fujisawa

At VEGUNA,

We provide training tailored to each individual’s goals, such as these.

“I don’t know what to do even if I go to the gym”

“I’m still anxious about training with heavy weights”

“I want to learn the correct form”

For those who feel this way, we will start by checking your current physical condition and movement.

Strength training is not just about lifting heavy weights.

Adjust your breathing and posture, control your body, and deliver the appropriate stimulus to the targeted muscles.

Let’s change your body without strain while valuing these basics.

VEGUNA Trainer Profile

Shuto Onodera

NSCA-CPT® Certified Personal Trainer.

After gaining experience as a trainer at a major personal gym, he now operates “VEGUNA In-Home Personal Training”.

He has conducted a total of over 2,000 sessions to date.

He provides training tailored to each individual’s goals and physical condition, including diet, posture improvement, muscle mass increase, and body makeup.

📍 Personal training in the Tsujido/Fujisawa area

At VEGUNA, we conduct training that is easy to understand even for beginners, while checking body movement and posture.

If you are thinking, “I want to start exercising but don’t know where to begin,” please feel free to consult with us.

For trials and inquiries, please contact us via our official LINE.