In a society where employment is mostly sedentary, individuals are losing the ability to function in different ways. Along with this loss of function, individuals begin to acquire an assortment of health problems that can be mostly prevented with physical activity. Below are some benefits a strength training program can provide to counter the effects of an inactive lifestyle and the approach taken to improve strength.
Benefits:
Increases metabolism for enhancing the use of fat and sugar as a fuel source, thus promoting weight and/or fat loss as well as preventing or reducing the risk of adult on-set diabetes.
Increases the density of bone, muscle, and tendon which prevents and/or slows down the conditions associated with aging such as osteoporosis, muscle atrophy, and decreased neural input to muscles.
Increases energy levels throughout the day, as well as energy output for a specific task.
Increases mental activity associated with processing, focus, and execution.
Improves psychological aspects such as self-esteem, self-confidence, and self mastery.
Approach:
Incorporating various forms of resistances to load muscles so that they achieve a safe and effective workout. Loads vary from using body weight, dumbells, cable pulleys, exercise tubes, medicine balls, etc…
“An ounce of prevention, is a worth a pound of cure.”