Ladies, it’s time to embrace that iron and start lifting heavy! 💪 Strength training isn’t just for building muscle—it’s a game changer for longevity, mobility, and overall health.
Clients will often tell me they are doing yoga or walking the dog. These are both great, but it’s just not enough. You must lift weights or you will continue to lose your precious muscle mass.
The benefits are endless:
- Stronger bones: Lifting weights helps prevent osteoporosis, so you’ll have a sturdy foundation as you age.
- Better metabolism: Muscle burns more calories than fat, so you’re helping to keep your body efficient even when you’re resting.
- Confidence boost: There’s something so empowering about seeing what your body is capable of when you challenge it!
- Improved mental health: Strength training isn’t just physical—it’s a stress reliever and confidence booster, too.
And you don’t need to be lifting the heaviest weights right away. Start with something challenging, and gradually work up to heavier loads. It’s about progress, not perfection. Every set, every rep counts.
So yes, it’s time to get in there, lift that heavy sh*t, and own your strength. Let’s show up and show out!
Personally, I LOVE my strength days. I do my best to fit in 3 days per week. If you are a beginner, that might be too much.
There are other benefits to strength training. Let us not forget about what strength training can do for the brain and the regulation of happy hormones. It has also been proven to lower anxiety and depression. Neurologists Dr. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai have done extensive research on the benefits of exercise, particularly strength training in the prevention of Alzheimer’s and dementia. This alone should be motivation to start picking up those weights.
So where to begin?
I can help. I am offering in person and virtual movement assessments.
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