THE BENEFITS OF WEIGHT TRAINING
ALL EXERCISE IS GOOD
FOR YOU, RIGHT?
…Not only that, but exercise is absolutely
essential for survival!!!..
There are a million and one reasons why regular exercise serves a plethora of health benefits, especially as we get older.
It goes without say, therefore, that ANY exercise is better than NO exercise!!
SHALL I START
LIFTING WEIGHTS?
…Yes, you should!!…
…Recent studies suggest that resistance training is by far the most effective when it comes to overall health and wellness (especially as we get older).
This is particularly true when it comes to activities including lifting weights.
ALL EXERCISE IS GOOD
FOR YOU, RIGHT?
…Not only that, but exercise is absolutely
essential for survival!!!..
There are a million and one reasons why regular exercise serves a plethora of health benefits, especially as we get older.
It goes without say, therefore, that ANY exercise is better than NO exercise!!
SHALL I START
LIFTING WEIGHTS?
…Yes, you should!!…
…Recent studies suggest that resistance training is by far the most effective when it comes to overall health and wellness (especially as we get older).
This is particularly true when it comes to activities including lifting weights.
Recent studies suggest that resistance training is by far the most effective when it comes to overall health and wellness (especially as we get older).
This is particularly true when it comes to activities including lifting weights.
TEN REASONS TO START LIFTING WEIGHTS!!!! 😊
The table below highlights 10 reasons why you MUST start lifting weights TODAY!!
10 reasons why you MUST start lifting weights TODAY!!
INCREASES MUSCLE STRENGTH
Increases muscle strength which makes it easier to not only lift heavier weights, but also become, look and feel stronger outside the gym too.
INCREASES METABOLIC RATE
Increases muscle-to-fat ratio. One pound of fat burns approximately 2 calories a day whereas 1 pound of muscle burns around 6 calories per day. Therefore, the more muscle you have, the more energy you burn at rest. This results in a higher metabolic rate.
STRONGER JOINTS AND BONES
Makes your joints and bones stronger, and also reduces risk of osteoporosis. Peak bone mass is achieved in adulthood and then begins a slow decline. Weight training maintains healthy bone mass as you get older.
IMPROVES BODY AWARENESS, BALANCE, COORDINATION.
When you weight train, you will over time develop a better mind-to-muscle connection. This improves your coordination and balance outside of the gym.
ALLOWS FOR PHYSICAL CHANGE AND CONTROL OF BODY SHAPE
Weight training is the only form of exercise that can allow you to physically change your bodyshape. If you want a bigger chest or bigger arm muscles, for instance, weight training can make that possible.
IMPROVES MOOD
More of the ‘happy, feel-good’ hormones are released after weight training including serotonin, endorphins and dopamine.
BOOSTS CONFIDENCE
Your confidence goes through the roof once you get into a well-designed weight training programme.
MAKES YOU LOOK YOUNGER AND IMPROVES OVERALL APPEARANCE
Not only contributes towards fat loss, but also improves skin tone. Most trainees who lift weights and exercise on the whole tend to have younger looking skin which appears more elastic, smooth and supple. The improved muscle tone also reduces the risk of saggy skin.
IMPROVES MUSCLE PRESERVATION AS YOU AGE
After the age of 30, most people start to loose approximately 3 to 5% of their muscle per decade. This is known as sarcopenia and comes with a whole host of potential health problems as you age including diabetes, weight gain, dementia, depression, etc. The good news is that weight training can prevent and even reverse sarcopenia.
IMPROVES BRAIN FUNCTION
AND MEMORY
Increases blood flow to the brain as well as improving cognitive ability. This means that weight lifting can help you remember and focus on things much better.
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