Start 2024 seriously smart
Stop aimlessly throwing around weights. 2024 is the year you get serious in the gym.
Everyone knows that strength training is a must for a seriously better life. However, many fail to consistently lift those weights off the ground. That's why I'm excited to give you 7 reasons why strength training is so important and the solution to training smart every time.
1. Improvement of Overall Health
"I want to lose some pounds," "Summer is coming and I want to look good," "I want to look more muscular." These are the most common reasons people give for doing strength training. While I think these are all great reasons to exercise, the most important, without a doubt, is your health. Regular physical activity reduces the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, various types of cancer, and the list goes on. Plus, strength training boosts the immune system. If you're only training for the mirror, here's an extra good reason to keep going to the gym!
2. Weight Management
Fitness is a key part of losing or maintaining weight. It helps burn calories and build muscle mass, which in turn slightly increases metabolism. People say you don't need to do strength training to lose weight as long as you eat less. That's true! However, there's undeniable evidence that adding strength training to your lifestyle speeds up weight loss and keeps the pounds off longer.
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3. Increase in Physical Strength and Endurance
Fitness improves muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility, leading to better performance in daily activities and reducing the risk of injuries. The main reason for me to do strength training is to be able to get up from a chair independently, do grocery shopping, play with your grandchildren, and continue to take active vacations for the rest of your life. Hit the gym 2 to 3 times a week and you can make it happen!
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Over 75% of beginners drop out here… but not you
Let's interrupt the 7 reasons to do strength training with THE solution to train smart every time. When you go to the gym, you want to make the most of your time. Over 75% of enthusiastic beginners quit within three months because they haven't seen any results. The most cited reason is that they really had no idea what they were doing.
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4. Improvement of Mental Health
Strength training and any other form of active movement stimulates the release of many hormones in your brain. These hormones help reduce stress, increase feelings of happiness, and improve brain efficiency. They can also help manage symptoms of depression and anxiety. In short, you're not just training for your body!
5. Improvement of Sleep Quality
Regular exercise can help you fall asleep faster and, more importantly, sleep deeper, improving overall sleep quality. The better you sleep, the better you wake up, and the more beautiful your day is!
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6. Increase in Self-Confidence and Self-Image
Achieving fitness goals can boost self-confidence. Additionally, improvement in physical fitness can lead to a more positive self-image. This reason is rarely spoken out loud, but I think it's one of the main reasons to do strength training. For me, it was certainly a very important reason when I started exercising to get more muscular, but almost no one knows that… shhh!
7. Social Interaction and Support
Fitness activities, such as group classes and gym visits, offer opportunities to meet new people and become part of a community, which can improve social well-being. Once you've tasted the specific gym humor, you'll know you belong to something special.
Working out should be fun, and we're here to help you with that! Find the plan that suits you and start training smart today.
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