25/07/2024
Strength/Resistance training…
The evidence coming from the scientific community gets stronger and stronger every single day (much like people who regularly strength train 😉) of the absolute plethora of benefits this kind of training offers.
Also, It’s almost like the older you get, the more beneficial the effects are…
These benefits include, but are not limited to -
• Bone density/strength - its widely accepted resistance training massively increases this.
• Osteoporosis prevention - similar to above, much evidence to support this.
• Joint health/integrity - reduction of injury & pain in joints, improved function.
• Longevity/life expectancy - again, overwhelming evidence to support strength training increasing ones life expectancy.
• Anti-aging - great effects seen & measured in combating the effects of aging.
• Energy levels - improved energy levels.
• Fat reduction - strength training builds lean muscle mass which increases fat burning and reduces body fat %.
• Hormone levels/balance - for both men & women, essential hormones are more balanced and levels improved as a result of regular strength training.
• Mental health - Stacks of data to support all exercise having huge benefits to one’s mental health & mental state, often even used as a part of a treatment plan for depression etc.
• Heart health - strength training has positive effect on your hearts health, as well as on your cardiovascular system (yes, even without doing cardio you can still get some of the benefits).
• Immune system - improved function of your immune system, more resilient, more efficient, more effective.
• Pain/injury management - massive potential to reduce or eliminate pain from a host of injuries via appropriate strength training.
• Appearance/aesthetics - increased muscle mass helps both men & women reduce their body fat, improve their overall shape & condition, increase tone, reduce many signs of aging.
So for both men & women (potentially even moreso for women), the proof is overwhelming… Strength training is arguably the single most beneficial action you can take to invest in yourself, to combat aging, to optimize your health on so many levels & to look great as a bonus 😉
If you are NOT currently doing any, you should really consider changing that because the sooner you start, the more rewards you shall reap & your body will love you for it!!
If you need any help, specifically from an experienced & qualified professional, I’m always happy to help 😊
*props to Fiona the machine showing exactly why strength training is awesome in every way 👏🏻👌🏼
