Integrating Strength Training with Ergonomic Principles for Better Health and Injury Prevention

INSTRUCTED BY

Pete Roessner

RECOMMENDED FOR

All professionals

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

In this presentation, we will explore the powerful combination of strength training and ergonomic principles, focusing on how their integration can enhance overall health and effectively prevent injury.  When strength training is done correctly, it improves muscle strength, flexibility, and joint stability; while ergonomic principles optimize posture, movement patterns, and workstation design. Together, these approaches work synergistically to reduce the risk of repetitive strain, musculoskeletal injuries, and other common physical ailments associated with sedentary and active lifestyles.

During this program we will discuss:

• The fundamentals of strength training and its role in injury prevention.
• The core principles of ergonomics and how they apply to daily activities.
• How a balanced strength training routine can complement proper ergonomic adjustments to enhance performance, improve posture, and prevent strain.
• Practical tips for applying ergonomic principles to both work and exercise environments, from desk setups to gym routines.

By the end of the session, attendees will understand how aligning strength-building exercises with ergonomic best practices can lead to long-term health benefits, increased mobility, and a reduced risk of injury in everyday life. This holistic approach is not just about getting stronger – it’s about working smarter, not harder, for a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.

ABOUT PETE ROESSNER

Peter grew up playing youth hockey in the DFW Area. During the summer Peter spent his time at The Vladislav Tretiak Elite School of Goaltending, learning his techniques from a 3 time Olympic Champion and one of the greatest goaltenders in the sport's history. 

In 2005, he graduated high school and was recruited to play junior hockey in the Northeast. After 2 years of junior hockey with the Boston Jr. Blackhawks (IJHL), Peter came back to Texas and enrolled at The University of Texas at Arlington. Peter enrolled in the College of Education and Majored in Kinesiology to further understand the science behind training for sport. After graduating from UTA in 2011 with his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, he went to work implementing strength and conditioning programs for various sports organizations. 

Peter is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a National Strength and Conditioning Association member. Whether he’s training youth, professional or somewhere in between, training at Steadfast Fitness and Performance with Peter is an unmatched opportunity to prepare your athletes to excel in whatever sport they participate.