4 Key Strength Training Benefits for Women Aged 35-85: Essential Information You Must Be Aware Of (Backed by Science)
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1️⃣ STRENGTH TRAINING USES A LOT OF CALORIES EFFICIENTLY & BURNS FAT
X 2 45-60 minute sessions of progressive Strength Training a week over 16 weeks can reduce your body fat on average by 7% Strength training helps boost your metabolism in two ways.
First, building muscle increases your metabolic rate. Muscles are more metabolically efficient than fat mass, allowing you to burn more calories at rest.
Second, research shows that your metabolic rate is increased up to 72 hours after strength training exercise. This means that you’re still burning additional calories hours after your workout.
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2️⃣ STRENGTH TRAINING DECREASES DANGEROUS ABDOMINAL FAT
Fat stored around the abdomen, especially visceral fat, is associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, type 2 diabetes & certain types of cancer.
Multiple studies have shown the benefit of strength training exercises for reducing abdominal & total body fat. As you build more muscle & lose fat, you will appear leaner.
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3️⃣ IT MAKES YOU & YOUR BONES STRONGER
Strength training helps you become stronger. Gaining strength allows you to perform daily tasks much easier. It also helps improve athletic performance in sports & activities that require speed, power, strength & muscle mass e.g running, cycling, football, badminton, squash…
Strength training is crucial for bone development. Weight-bearing exercises put temporary stress on your bones, sending a message to bone-building cells to take action & rebuild bones stronger. Having strong bones reduces your risk of osteoporosis, fractures & falls, especially as you age.
Fortunately, you can reap the bone-strengthening benefits of strength training at any age!
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4️⃣ BOOSTS YOUR MOOD, SELF ESTEEM & IMPROVES BRAIN HEALTH
Multiple studies have shown that strength training reduces anxiety & boosts your mood. Those who engage in strength training have better brain health & protection against age-related cognitive decline.
Multiple studies in older adults have pointed to significant improvements in cognitive function (e.g., processing speed, memory & executive function) after participating in strength training, compared with those who did not participate in it.
It’s thought that resistance training has many neuroprotective effects, such as improved blood flow, reduced inflammation & an increased expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is linked to memory & learning.
Has reading inspired you to want to included structured, safe strength training in your day?
it sounds like it could be a miracle! I want to be real with you..
Getting these amazing benefits requires;
Hard work, structure, continuous progressions & adaptions, consistency over time & commitment.
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Stepping over the threshold of First Place Fitness is part one…
We can do the rest together & have fun doing it.
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Let’s feel these major benefits for real!
Love Tracy x
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