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WHY STRENGTH TRAIN?
IS IT REALLY SO IMPORTANT?
Perhaps the question should not be why strength train, but why not. The reasons are exciting because it actually gives us some control in the quality of our lives. Let’s discuss a few reasons here, shall we?
DID YOU KNOW?
THE BAD NEWS: Our resting metabolism decreases approximately two to five percent every decade after 25 years of age? Consequently, our resting metabolism decreases approximately one-half percent every year.
Every year after the age of 25, the average American gains one pound of body weight, yet loses one-third to one-half pound of muscle?
Mix that cruel fact with gravity and an unhealthy lifestyle and it is easy to see why the scales go up and the body parts sag as we get older. Weight loss and weight control or maintenance is next to impossible without strength training, especially as we age.
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THE GOOD NEWS: One pound of muscle burns about two to three times more calories a day than fat.
The more toned and conditioned muscle a body has, the higher the metabolism and the more calories are burned even at rest.
This means if we are not happy with our present appearance, level of fitness, weight, or strength level, we CAN strength train and change it. Now that truly does spell good news brothers and sisters!! Still wondering why strength train? I thought not.
Must be why she looks so happy!!
That's right! Pump that iron, baby!
I believe that performing a safe and effective strength/resistance training routine on a regular basis is the closest thing to the FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH in existence.
Improvement in muscular strength and endurance is accomplished through a resistance training regimen that adheres to the fundamental principles of exercise and may be done by using resistance bands,
exercise machines, free weights, and body weight, etc., as illustrated in the respective pictures above.
DON'T LEAVE OUT AN ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT!
Building a healthy body requires some type of
resistance training,
along with a
cardio routine
and
proper nutrition.
One without the other is like trying to follow a recipe without all the required ingredients. If it's not part of your present fitness regime, it should be! What are you waiting for? Check out my
routines
for some easy workouts to get you started. It has never been easier to begin a resistance training program no matter what your fitness level.
Why strength train? I think the answer is crystal clear: to look, feel, and be the fittest and healthiest that we possibly can. No health and fitness regimen is complete without it.
CONSIDER IT AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR HEALTH.
If you need some hands-on guidance, perhaps a certified personal fitness trainer would be a good investment for you.
The cost of a good trainer is well worth it when compared to wasted time on an unsound routine, or risking injury performing exercises improperly. Whether you want to train at home, in a gym, or even if you travel a lot and need to train while on the road, there really are no more excuses. A qualified certified trainer can set you up on a program that delivers results and gets rid of the guesswork. If you cannot find or afford a trainer in your area,
online personal fitness training
is an affordable option you may want to consider.
The main thing is…just get started! Time is wasting and so is your muscle if you aren’t training it!
For a closer look at STRENGTH TRAINING, be sure and check out:
Guidelines
Routines
Benefits
FAQ
Online personal training
THINK ABOUT THIS
Just in case you need more reasons to support why strength train: Studies have shown that people in their 60's and 70's who strength train regularly actually have muscles that perform and look as well as people in their 20's and 30's. I told you it was like the Fountain of Youth. Now grab a dumbbell (and I don't mean your significant other) and get busy!
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