Why is strength training so important? It's for people who drive cars with a license late that says MUSCL3S isn't it...? Also, why do many of us spend months and even years in the gym lifting weights and / or doing group exercise classes without seeing the results we'd hoped for considering the time and effor we have made?
This is because you are probably going to the gym and doing an ineffective workout programme. We will create a programme that is designed for you that incorporates the key elements of how to change your body and get stronger:
- Overload
- Progression
- Specificity
- Regularity
- Recovery
- Variety
Ok I see how you can create a programme bespoke for me but is strength training really the answer…? Surely, I should be doing burpees whilst someone screams at me!?!
- You want to lose some body fat, yeah?
- You want to tone up?
- You want to build some muscle? (Make wobbly bits hard)
- You want your clothes to fit better or drop a dress size or 3? Am I right?
Strength Training
When we meet, I can talk to you about ‘Toning up’ being a myth and a marketing term, but we don’t have time right now. If you want to achieve results that make your friends, family and colleagues’ comment on how you’ve lost weight, how good you’re looking or ask if you ‘work out’ and alongside this, feel strong and confident… Strength train.
Ladies, you won’t get ‘too bulky’ you will get lean and look toned (Gah! Toning isn’t a thing!!!)
Chaps, you won’t end up like one of those perma-tanned guys with 8 packs who unbutton their shirts at family weddings just to post on the gram. (unless you want to). But you will get in the best shape of your life.
Other benefits of strength training:
- 1. Strength training offers a comprehensive array of benefits that contribute to physical and mental health, making it a vital component of a well-rounded fitness routine.
- 2. Builds Muscle Mass: Strength training helps sculpt and define muscles, leading to a leaner, more ‘toned’ appearance. More firm bits. Fewer wobbly bits.
- 3. Weight Management: Increased muscle mass boosts your metabolism, helping you burn more calories even at rest, which aids in weight loss and maintenance.
- 4. Reduced Body Fat: Regular strength training helps decrease body fat, giving you a slimmer, more defined body shape.
- 5. Improved Posture: Strengthening core and back muscles leads to better posture, making you stand taller and look more confident.
- 6. Increased Confidence: Achieving strength training goals boosts self-esteem and body confidence, making you feel great about your accomplishments.
- 7. Elevated Energy Levels: Regular strength training increases overall energy and reduces fatigue, helping you feel more vibrant and active throughout the day.
- 8. Stress Relief: Strength training reduces levels of stress hormones and triggers the release of endorphins, improving mood and promoting relaxation.
- 9. Better Sleep: Strength training, can improve sleep quality, helping you feel more rested and rejuvenated.
- 10. Enhanced Mental Sharpness: Regular exercise, including strength training, improves cognitive function and memory, making you feel more alert and focused.
- 11. Strength training not only transforms your physique but also significantly enhances how you feel, contributing to a healthier, more confident, and energized you.
