In today’s world sedentary jobs and increased technology are robbing us of our muscles and strength. Muscles enable you to move, they are your metabolic engine, burning calories even when you sleep, they give you shape and energy. When you lose muscle your body will tend to replace it with fat, the scales maybe saying the same thing but the mirror might be telling you something different, this is because muscle tissue is much denser than fat, so 1/2 kg of fat takes up more space than a 1/2 kg of lean muscle. If strength training conjures up images of sweaty gyms and big weights, think again. Being strong doesn’t necessarily mean
having big muscles, there is no need to push weights in the gym (although that is a great way to grow strength and stay lean). You can get great Functional Strength through body weight work such as Pilates and group exercise. Functional strength means being strong enough for daily living, lifting your children, climbing stairs, moving furniture, even making the bed. And with physical strength comes mental strength , if you feel strong and comfortable in your body, your confidence and personal strength will grow.
EIGHT GREAT REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD STRENGTH TRAIN:
• It gives your body shape and tone
• It builds lean tissue which burns more calories than
fat tissue
• It helps prevent and manage chronic disease such as
Diabetes, Osteoporosis & Osteo-Arthritis
• It can lower blood pressure & improve cholesterol profile
• It improves balance, preventing falls and injuries
• For rehabilitation, it can speed recovery from injury
and get you back on your feet quicker
• For Athletic performance; get the edge on the field
and help prevent injury
• It is a fun exercise, join a group, get a trainer and
make it enjoyable
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