A Personal Trainers Secret’s to Why You Need to Strength Train

Why do YOU Need to Strength Train ? February is Heart 💗 Healthy Month and that is Just 1️⃣ of the Many reasons to Strength Train.  Are you looking for a leaner body, more optimal health, stronger physique, longevity, then weight training is ESSENTIAL!  Did you also know that it is one of the BEST FAT BURNING methods there is?  Let me share with you why you need to strength train and I bet you will get started immediately or hopefully I will give you the motivation to continue with it! So, let me share some of my personal training secrets to a leaner more toned body! Also, I have included strength training workout items to help you do your exercises at home, the gym or on the road to help you achieve your goals. ✅

” boxing is an excellent way to burn fat and tighten & tone your upper body “

FAT BURNER: This is one benefit that I can not stress enough, as so many people (my new training clients too) do not realize this amazing benefit to lifting weights!   Why you ask?  Well, when you workout with weights (remember your body weight is also considered strength training too, think of pushups) your metabolism will stay elevated and you continue to burn fat even when you are done exercising up to several hours afterwards. When you do a cardiovascular workout, once you stop exercising,  you stop burning fat almost once you finish.  So, lift weights, burn fat and keep burning fat hours afterwards!  I also find that with my own body that when I am lifting weights and eating clean (most days), I can keep my weight very steady, and that is at 52 years old.  Doing weight training is one of the best kept secrets to keeping weight off and keeping your body more toned, even as you age!

” truly the ONLY way to change your body shape “

BODY SHAPE CHANGER: When I was younger I always thought I had a “boyish” figure just because I did not have the curves that most girls had, but then as I got older and started lifting weights I could see my body change from “shapeless” to more curves and toned muscles.  My arms and shoulders got more definition and my legs and booty became more curvy.  You can change your body shape to a degree and I promise you, it is not as difficult as you think, it just requires a dedication to strength training. The other great benefit I found was that I actually got leaner and did not bulk up but found curves I never had before.  This is also a great advantage to preventing the “middle-age spread”! Did you know that loosing just 3% of body fat can translate into 3 inches off your body, usually the hips and thighs! And do not worry that you will bulk-up, as I hear some of my clients are worried about looking like the Hulk.  You will not bulk up, you would have to supplement and also do extremely high level weights and women just do not have the same muscle-building hormones that men have.

” great for stronger arms, legs, booty, core and cardio (wood chops anyone?) “

METABOLISM BOOSTER: Did you know that the less muscle you have the slower your metabolism is . . . and the older we get,  it slows down even more!  🙄 Also, as we age our muscles will diminish over the years if you do not weight train, especially after the age of 40!  So, if you’re in your 20’s or 30’s you can get a jump start and you wont’t have to make up for lost time.  So, start now, it is never too late, or continue to do your weight training.  Many people, especially women, start to diet at this point thinking that will help them get their body back or improve what they have, but most of the time you just loose muscle, sometimes as much as 25%! Yet, if you do need to loose weight, then dieting (actually I never recommend a diet, I call it eating clean, that’s a true lifestyle you can live with forever) AND weight training will help you loose weight but also rebuild muscle fibers.  And the more lean muscle mass you have, the higher your metabolism and the more calories you will burn.  I call that a WIN, WIN, WIN!

” suspension training for a stronger more toned body with an added benefit of more confidence “

STRONGER & MORE CONFIDENT: I know that when I weight train, I also feel stronger mentally and that brings more confidence.  A great workout, especially with strength training, releases endorphins, those feel good hormones, and isn’t that an excellent way to get a awesome attitude? Also, when you do strength training workouts it makes everyday tasks much easier and not so taxing on your body.  Nobody likes to feel like we can’t do something on our own and need assistance, like putting your bag in the overhead compartment on an airplane or lifting a heavier item in a store to put in your grocery cart (think of Costco).  Did you know that in ONLY 6 months with regular strength training you can become 50% stronger?  YES, that’s true!  And with that extra strength comes more self-esteem and confidence.  So why would you not do it?

” you are missing out on huge body benefits if you haven’t exercised with a kettle bell “

STRONGER BONES:  Yes this is an area of our body we do not think about until we get older, and sometimes you feel like it might be too late for you  . . . but never too late that you wouldn’t see some form of improvement.  Just remember it is never too late to exercise, no matter  what your age, your body will always gain strength!  But, what we do or not do when we are younger, like in your 20’s, 30’s & 40’s,  will set the tone for your future, so start NOW.  When you do weight bearing exercises it not only improves muscle strength but also bone strength.  This can also help prevent osteoporosis.  And did you know that when you have stronger bones and muscles, it also leads to improved flexibility and balance which is always a huge plus!  So do your strength training and eat your protein, your bones will love you for it!

” so small yet so mighty in building strength, and you can travel with them too “

HEALTHY HEART: Did you know that more than 480,000 women die from cardiovascular disease every year?  This is the number one cause of death to women and men over the age of 25.  What is surprising to many people is that weight training keeps your heart pumping, which will increase your good HDL cholesterol and decrease your bad LDL cholesterol.  It can also lower your blood pressure . . . but remember when you are lifting weights to keep your grip loose while holding onto the weights, as squeezing too tight can actually raise your blood pressure while lifting.  Medical reports have shown that people who lift weights for 30 minutes each week have a 23% reduction of getting cardiovascular disease compared to those who do not lift weights.  So, invest the time, by investing in your body, as you have everything to gain and nothing to loose, except extra pounds!  Get out your calendar now and write down which days and times you are going to workout and make the commitment to YOU!

” body weight is always an excellent way to strengthen, especially pushups “

DIABETES PREVENTION:  Not only can weight training help your heart stay healthy, but it can improve the way your body processes sugar (read this blog posts about the effects of sugar).  Some studies have shown that after 4 months of strength training there was an improvement in glucose metabolism which was comparable to taking medication.  And I always feel it is better to try and heal your body naturally with exercise and clean eating, before taking medications, if you can.  What happens to your body when lifting weights is that it becomes more efficient at removing glucose from your blood, which reduces the complications from diabetes or hopefully prevent it all together.  To me this is one of the greatest unknown secrets to weight training that most people do not know,  yet can be a huge difference in your health today, tomorrow and the future!

STRENGTH/WEIGHT TRAINING TOOLS: Boxing, Dumbbells, Medicine Balls, TRX, Kettlebell, Resistance Bands & Your Own Body Weight, click on the strength/weight training links above to follow along with a strength training workout! 💪

Remember that what you do today, tomorrow and in the future can determine how you look, feel and usually will determine the future of your health.  And ONE of the most beneficial things you can do is STRENGTH TRAIN!  

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