Why Olympic-Style Weightlifting?

Olympic Weightlifting has endured for over a century, and through this period has been a focus of numerous scientific studies. The research in this area is unequivocal.

Although Olympic Weightlifting is a sport in the Olympic Games, it is actually a highly useful modality to include into a well-rounded fitness program. We generally don’t train the average FIT client on the same intensity level or with the same weights of Olympians, but we borrow the same training principles to:

- decrease body fat
- strengthen muscles
- strengthen connective tissues
- strengthen and increase bone density
- increase functional strength
- increase functional power (the ability to move fast
and “young”)
- increase functional flexibility
- improve movement economy
- stimulate the metabolic system
- increase ability to utilize calories
- increase good hormones
- improve body composition
- improve health markers
- improve VO2 capacity

But don’t other methods of resistance training affect the same results?
Yes. But because of the high-power nature of the Olympicstyle weightlifting, far more energy is required, therefore stimulating the metabolic process much more than other types of resistance training. And, because of the high energy demand, caloric consumption is tremendous. This style of lifting also stimulates both strength and power at the same time, two distinct motor qualities very useful in
life, sport, and work.

Based on extensive research into the Olympic-style weightlifting, we find that adding this method of training to our clients’ fitness program gives them the most efficient workout in the least amount of time.