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Resistance Training as a Way of Building Strength and Resilience

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Resistance Training as a Way of Building Strength and Resilience

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A graduate of the University of Oregon, Nathaniel Austin Snyder earned his degree cum laude and gained experience as a Services for Student Athletes tutor. Among Nathaniel Austin Snyder’s favorite free time activities are camping, hiking, and cooking, and he also regularly undertakes resistance training.

A form of exercise that focuses on carrying a load, strength or resistance training is effective in building muscles spanning the core, legs, and arms. It additionally helps to strengthen bones. One key benefit of resistance training is helping prevent lower back pain through the strengthening of the core muscles that span the midsection. Engaging or “bracing” these muscles results in a tightened core that in turn supports the spine and back. Exercises that help accomplish this include leg adduction, short arc squats, and planks and side planks.

Another focus of strength training is the lower legs. Strengthening this part of the body is critical in avoiding issues such as shin splints and muscle disparities that can impact balance and ability to engage in running and sports. Exercises that address the specific needs of the lower legs include heel step downs and wall shin raises.

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Nathaniel Austin Snyder - Biology Graduate, Aspiring Medical Student

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As a recent graduate of the University of Oregon, Nathaniel Austin Snyder draws on experience as a student, athlete, and peer tutor. He stands out as a former math tutor with the John E. Jaqua Academic Center for Student Athletes, where he helped young athletes to organize their time and manage academic responsibilities.