Strength Training: An Essential Part of the Catalyst Method

Metabolic training is essential—but so is strength training.In this episode of The Catalyst, Chris Cooper explains exactly how strength work fits into the Catalyst Method.The benefits of building and maintaining strength are undeniable: You'll maintain independence later in life, preserve muscle mass, avoid injury, improve your mood and be able to do all the fun things that make life wonderful.At Catalyst, strength training is programmed for efficiency and functionality. The focus is on large compound movements, and most of our work is done with a barbell or body-weight-type exercises. Strength work generally comes after conditioning work.Overall, strength training is an essential part of Catalyst's mission to improve lifespan and healthspan.More info at Catalystgym.com.0:46 - Strength training and metabolic training3:06 - Benefits of strength training10:34 - Basic rules of strength training16:22 - Efficiently improving strength and conditioning