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You are here: Home / health / self-care / 6 Benefits of Strength Training

6 Benefits of Strength Training

By Teresa

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Last updated on May 31st, 2024 at 04:57 pm

Does strength training mean lifting hundreds of pounds of weight over your head? That’s what many people automatically think of, but there’s much more to it than that. What are the benefits of strength training, and who can benefit? Let’s learn more.

Benefits of Strength Training

Lifting weights, also known as strength training, isnโ€™t just for body builders. In fact, anyone with the desire to be healthy should be strength training.

And, don’t worry, you won’t resemble the Hulk or that super huge guy at your gym who looks like he could lift a bus with one hand. To attain that kind of bulk requires a very special type of training and eating plan. The strength training Iโ€™m talking about is very different. It leads, not to bulk, but to a strong, defined, fit body.

To reap the following benefits of strength training, you simply need to lift weights a couple of times a week. Even just once a week will make a positive influence on your health.

So donโ€™t let the idea of huge rippling muscles deter you from the free weights (unless, of course, thatโ€™s what youโ€™re after)! Instead, let this list of benefits motivate you to add strength training to your workout routine for a stronger, leaner you.

The benefits of strength training:

1. Strength Training Improves your Energy and Mood

Studies have found that strength training could help with your fight against depression. While lifting, your body releases the feel-good hormones that make you happy and boost your energy. And, rather ironically, it helps you sleep better, too!

2. Strength Training Boosts your Metabolism

Muscle likes to burn up those extra calories even when you arenโ€™t doing anything at all. After a weight lifting session, which doesnโ€™t need to be any longer than 30 minutes, your body will continue to burn calories long after youโ€™re done.

3. Strength Training Protects your Bones and Muscles

Muscle mass diminishes as we age. And so does the density of our bones. Strength training reverses both of these problems. Whether youโ€™re a young 20-something or you have a few more years under your belt, the time to incorporate strength training is now. Your bones will thank you.

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Benefits of Strength Training

4. Strength Training Prevents Injury

When you build up muscle, you not only improve your balance and coordination, you also strengthen your ligaments and tendons. With these benefits, injury in everyday life significantly decreases, especially for those who have a higher risk of falling.

5. Strength Training Improves Cognitive Function

Yep, strength training could actually make you smarter! It, at the very least, sharpens your cognitive ability. Studies have even found that those with cognitive impairment showed significant improvement in just six months of regular weight training. Think Alzheimerโ€™s prevention!

6. Strength Training Makes you Stronger and Leaner

Maybe all youโ€™re really looking for is an excellent way to lose weight and keep it off. Strength training is it! Combined with good nutrition and the aerobic exercise of your choice (hereโ€™s why I think you should consider running!), lifting weights will jumpstart your weight loss journey and keep it going strong until youโ€™re fitter and leaner than youโ€™ve ever been before.

Are you wondering how youโ€™re going to take advantage of all these benefits of strength training? While a gym membership is nice, itโ€™s not required. And if youโ€™re not ready to spend the money on a whole set of fancy weights, thatโ€™s ok. You can start right at home with your own body weight.

Various forms of squats, push-ups, lunges, and planks make for the perfect strength training routine, no equipment or membership required. And, there are some great videos on YouTube if you’re looking for a good beginner strength training routine.

Hereโ€™s to a happier, healthier, leaner you!


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