Gymnastic Strength Training (GST)

What is GST?

GST stands for “Gymnastic Strength Training,” a specialized form of exercise that integrates strength training, mobility work, flexibility exercises, and dynamic movements inspired by gymnastics. It’s designed to enhance overall physical capabilities, focusing on functional fitness that improves strength, agility, balance, and body control.

Why GST is Important for Adults as We Age:

1. Maintains Muscle Mass: Aging often leads to muscle loss (sarcopenia). GST’s emphasis on strength training helps combat this by promoting muscle maintenance or growth, which is essential for maintaining metabolic rate and physical function.
2. Enhances Mobility and Joint Health: GST prioritizes flexibility and mobility, which are vital for keeping joints healthy and preventing the stiffness that can accompany aging. This not only reduces pain but also improves daily functionality.
3. Improves Balance and Coordination: Balance exercises within GST are crucial for aging adults to prevent falls, which are a leading cause of injury. Better coordination also makes everyday tasks easier and safer.
4. Boosts Cardiovascular Health: Through dynamic movements, GST contributes to cardiovascular fitness, which is key for heart health and can help in managing or preventing conditions like hypertension and heart disease.
5. Promotes Cognitive Health: Engaging in varied physical activities can stimulate brain function, potentially slowing cognitive decline and enhancing mental agility.

Why GST is the BEST System for Training the Body:

• Comprehensive Approach: Unlike many fitness systems that focus solely on one aspect like strength or cardio, GST encompasses a full spectrum of physical attributes. This holistic approach ensures that all components of fitness are addressed, leading to a more balanced and capable body.
• Functional Fitness: By mimicking movements from gymnastics, GST trains the body for real-life activities, improving how we move in everyday scenarios, reducing injury risk, and enhancing physical performance in daily life.
• Long-Term Health Benefits: The combination of strength, mobility, flexibility, and dynamic movement in GST promotes longevity. It helps in maintaining an active lifestyle into older age, supports bone health, and can mitigate many age-related physical declines.
• Preventive and Rehabilitative: GST not only prevents injuries by strengthening the body in a balanced way but also aids in recovery from injuries due to its focus on mobility and flexibility.

Evolve To Fit and Gymnastic Bodies:

At Evolve To Fit, we are proud to be one of only two Gymnastic Bodies affiliates in the world. This affiliation means that we have been trained directly by Coach Christopher Sommer, the founder of Gymnastic Bodies, to deliver the highest quality of GST programming. We bring this elite level of coaching to adults, ensuring that they receive the benefits of gymnastic training tailored for longevity, health, and peak performance throughout their lives.