What Actually Builds Real Strength, Not Just the Burn
If you have trained in Vancouver long enough, you have probably heard Total Gym, Reformer, and Megaformer used as if they mean the same thing. They do not. Each system creates a very different training stimulus and outcome.
At Tsquared Personal Training, gravity training is not a class format or trend. It is a strength system built around constant load, joint friendly progression, and real world movement.
Total Gym Gravity Training System for Functional Strength
The Total Gym gravity training system uses your bodyweight as resistance on an adjustable incline. The steeper the angle, the more load you move.
This is the foundation of Tsquared’s
👉 gravity training system
Why Gravity Training Works
- Constant resistance through the entire movement
- Minimal joint compression compared to traditional machines
- Multi-plane movement, not fixed paths
- Easy progression without guessing
Gravity training builds strength you can use, not just muscles you can feel.
Best for
- Adults over 40
- Clients returning from injury
- Athletes needing transferable strength
- Anyone frustrated with confusing gym equipment
Reformer Pilates and Spring Based Training
Reformer Pilates uses springs attached to a moving carriage. The goal is control, posture, and muscular endurance rather than maximal strength.
Where Reformer Excels
- Improves movement awareness
- Builds muscular endurance
- Enhances flexibility and breathing
Reformer training teaches control, but spring resistance changes throughout the movement. This makes it harder to measure real strength gains.
Megaformer Training and High Tension Endurance
The Megaformer increases spring tension and speed. It is physically demanding and delivers a serious muscular burn.
What Megaformer Builds
- Time under tension endurance
- Fatigue tolerance
- Class driven intensity
Megaformer training challenges stamina, not load capacity. It does not replace progressive strength training.
Spring Tension vs Constant Load in Strength Training
This is the difference most studios do not explain.
Spring Tension Creates Variable Resistance
- Resistance changes mid movement
- Some ranges are harder, others easier
- Fatigue builds quickly without clear strength benchmarks
Spring tension is excellent for endurance. It is less effective for long term strength development.
Constant Load Creates Clear Strength Adaptation
Gravity training uses a consistent percentage of bodyweight.
- Predictable resistance
- Clear feedback for the nervous system
- Measurable progress over time
This is why gravity training supports
👉 joint friendly strength training
without sacrificing results.
Why Gravity Training Is Simpler and Less Confusing
Gravity training removes complexity.
You move your body against gravity.
If it feels heavy, it is heavy.
If it feels easier later, you are stronger.
This simplicity matters for:
- Adults over 40
- Rehab aware clients
- Beginners intimidated by gyms
Clarity leads to better execution. Better execution leads to better outcomes.
Learn how this applies specifically to aging clients here:
👉 strength training over 40
Gravity Based Personal Training in Downtown Vancouver
At Tsquared Personal Training, gravity training is coached, progressed, and customized. It is not choreography and it is not random.
We combine:
- Gravity based constant load resistance
- Free weights when appropriate
- Multi-plane movement
- Joint conscious progression
This approach builds strength that shows up in daily life.
If you are looking for
👉 personal training in Downtown Vancouver
gravity based strength training offers clarity without compromise.
