Strength Training: How Does It Benefit Your Body?

Strength Training: How Does It Benefit Your Body?
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When you have a good understanding of the benefits of strength training, it makes it easier to find the motivation you need to develop a regular exercise routine. Exercise is important for a number of reasons, but the most common reason people give for not exercising is that they don’t have time. Most people aren’t willing to sacrifice one or two hours per day to spend in the gym. But most people make time for something they really want to do, and getting stronger is definitely something worthwhile.

  1. Your energy level will increase dramatically. Studies show that strength training can make you feel 10 years younger! Just imagine how you’ll feel when you’re able to hike up a mountain, dance all night at your favorite club, or carry grocery bags without feeling tired.
  2. Your bone density will improve. Osteoporosis is a term that describes a condition where bones become fragile and break easily. It’s a very real threat as we age, and there are many things that contribute to osteoporosis such as lack of exercise and poor nutrition. Getting strong increases your bone density and helps prevent osteoporosis from happening later in life.
  3. Exercising with weights won’t just make you look better — it can increase your confidence too. It’s empowering to go from exercising with the flimsy hand weights at the gym to lifting heavy weights on your own at home. You no longer have to rely on someone else for difficult tasks.
  4. Strength training obviously builds muscle. But it also helps you burn more calories throughout the day without even exercising—your body burns calories just to support all that new muscle tissue. It also increases your resting metabolism so you burn more calories just lying around. 
  5. Strength training makes your joints stronger and healthier. Stronger joints are less likely to be injured, which is huge for people over 50 who are at an increased risk for bone fractures. Stronger muscles can also help you avoid injuries by stabilizing your joints during everyday activities.

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Anna is an avid blogger with an educational background in medicine and mental health. She is a generalist with many other interests including nutrition, women's health, astronomy and photography. In her free time from work and writing, Anna enjoys nature walks, reading, and listening to jazz and classical music.

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