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Top Ten Reasons
to Get Hooked on Strength Training
By Chad Tackett (Part 4)
Strength training is critical for achieving your fitness
goals and this article discusses the many benefits of a
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Why do some men and women, in the effort to improve their
fitness, still resist strength training? Here are some motivating
ideas for building strength training confidence and helping
you understand why this method of exercise is so very important
to your success…
1. Strength train to lose fat: One of
the biggest mistakes people make when starting an exercise
program is not including strength training with their cardiovascular
exercise and low-fat eating regimen. This is unfortunate
because when we cut calories without exercise, we can lose
muscle as well as fat. And when you lose muscle, your body
becomes a lot less efficient at burning fat. However, when
you gain muscle through strength training , you can actually
condition your body to burn fat more efficiently...24 hours
a day!
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2. You feel strong and fit: It's a great
feeling when you look in the mirror during your strength
training workout and see your back muscles, biceps, shoulders,
and legs flexing. If you're unsure about proper lifting
technique, hire a personal trainer for a few sessions. The
money you invest is well worth it, as is the time and energy
you put towards an effective program. And strength training
can definitely increases your confidence. It's a wonderful
feeling to feel strong, especially after a workout. You
look forward to looking in the mirror, and actually like
what you see.
3. You have more energy: Even if you're
just starting out with a few basic strength training exercises,
very quickly you won't believe how fantastic you'll feel.
Instead of making an excuse to skip your strength training
workout, you'll make excuses to do just one more set. Plus,
with the excess fat you're going to lose, there will be
less of you to lug around and therefore less fatigue.
4. You’ll finally see the results:
Knowing what to do makes all the difference. Many people
go to the gym for months – even years – and
wonder why they're not getting any results. Well, it's because
they're doing the same darn strength training workout every
time.
This is a critical point: you can either quit out of frustration,
or you can become a sponge for knowledge and get some help.
Get your hands on fitness magazines, books, the trainers
at the gym, ask other successful exercisers, or hire a coach.
Learn what you need to do to make your strength training
program successful. Acquiring the knowledge and getting
help is all you need to get hooked.
At first you may question what you're doing: are you going
to get too big, are you wasting your time, how do you know
this will work? But then you see other men and women who
have been strength training for years and they look terrific.
Here's the telltale sign that your strength training program
is working: you start to see definition and feel firmness
in muscles you never thought you had.
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5. You won't get bored: I suspect many
people don't strength train because they think it will be
boring. Just remember to change your strength training routine
every 3-4 weeks to keep things fresh and your body responding
to your strength training. Change the reps, the sets, the
weight, the rest period, the exercise order, etc. Strength
training only gets boring if you allow it to.
6. You have everyday, functional strength: Strength training does wonders to help you with activities
of daily living: Housework, yard work, moving furniture,
and carrying bags of groceries without gasping for air and
pooping out within minutes. If you have a medical condition
such as arthritis or multiple sclerosis, lifting weights
can be a godsend. You can rely on weightlifting to keep
you strong where once all your strength was gone.
7. You have a stronger back: Juggling
a 30-pound toddler and a few bags of groceries while pulling
out the stroller can put your back in a compromising position.
When you lift strength train, you strengthen your upper
and lower body, which reduces strain on your back when you're
forced to lift heavy loads. Plus, don't you think it would
feel really good to walk around knowing that your back is
as tight and toned as your legs?
8. You can train at home: Have you been
putting off getting started with your strength training
program because you felt you had to belong to a gym? You
can implement a very effective strength training no matter
where you are. Invest in some dumbbells and an adjustable
bench and you're set. Get some exercise videos or books
that focus on strength training; now you can lift weights
on your own anytime you like.
9. You can get rid of pain: Do you have
limited range of motion in your joints? A bad knee? A wrenched
neck? Bum shoulder? Strength training promotes strength
in your joints so you have ease of movement. That old knee
problem improves enough for you to can go hiking in the
mountains for days without pain. No pain, more endurance.
You can do more outdoorsy things - and have fun while doing
them!
10. You build stronger bones: Bone responds
to strength training the same way that muscles do, by becoming
stronger and denser. Building strong bones can be the best
defense against osteoporosis. You're more active, more mobile,
and without lower back pain. And age doesn't matter; you
can start when you're 65 and still experience tremendous
benefits from a strength training program. IT IS NEVER TOO
LATE TO START A STRENGTH TRAINING PROGRAM!
I hope you found this information helpful. Your greatest
challenge is not learning new exercises or the proper strength
training technique; it's not learning how many sets or reps
to do or how much weight to use. Nor is it deciding when
or how to change your strength training routine. The greatest
challenge facing you at this moment is deciding whether
you are willing to take action and make time for yourself
and make strength training a priority.
When you begin achieving great results, the excitement
and fun you experience will make the change and time you've
spent well worth the effort. Action creates motivation!
Good luck: I hope you enjoy all the wonderful benefits of
an effective strength training program. And don’t
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Strength Training
Part 1
Strength Training
Part 2
Strength Training
Part 3
Strength Training
Part 4
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