GLOBAL HEALTH AGING

Pumping iron. Resistance training. Lifting weights. It doesn’t matter what you call it, everybody knows what strength training really is – hard! The thing that you have to remember though, is that strength training is only hard in the beginning. As you do more of it, you’re going to see the benefits, feel how good your body feels, and you’re going to want to keep going. It can be pretty addictive to see the results. 

Whether you are strength training at Fitness 19 or you are starting out at home by yourself, you should give resistance training a go at least once. The health benefits far outweigh any claims you may have had about picking up weights for the right first time. Let’s take a look at six reasons to strength train at the gym.

• You feel invincible. No really. We are not exaggerating here when we say this because the physical act of lifting weights or any other form of resistance can help your body to increase muscle mass. When you increase your muscle mass it makes lifting anything easier. Picking up the kids? Carrying the shopping? All of these things are easier when you lift weights. You have to remember you’re also training your heart when you lift weights, which means that you will not feel that pain as much as you would’ve previously when you were unfit.
  
• You burn more calories. Did you know that lifting weights can burn calories more than circuit training can? When you focus on just strength training, you’re going to be using your fat in your body to energize you as you go. Lifting weights to add more muscle mass allows you to boost your metabolism and turn your body into a more efficient calorie burning machine.
  
• Will improve your mood. Are you dealing with stress? If you are looking to improve your mood and improve your body at the same time, strength training is the answer. Research has shown plenty of times that fit people have lower levels of stress hormones than sedentary individuals do. Resistance training is a good way to move your body and it helps you to move your mind and improve your mental health.
  
• You work your heart. Strength training is so good for the heart that the American heart association actually recommends it as a top way to keep it healthy. You can prevent heart disease and reduce risk of problems and individuals with heart disease already. Your heart is a muscle that needs to be worked out just as any other one.
  
• You might build stronger bones. The bones comprise living tissue that gets stronger with exercise just like the muscles around them do. With regular strength training, you can keep your bones strong and healthy.
  
• Improve your quality of life. When you know that you are resisting disease and keeping your heart as healthy as possible, you’re going to improve your quality of life as a result. Speak to your local gym today to learn more.