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Reasons to Strength Train with a
Personal Trainer
- Avoid Muscle Loss
It’s shown that with regular strength training muscle loss is stopped or reduced
- Increase Muscle Mass/Density
Strength training helps build muscle mass in men and density in women.
- Increased Metabolism
For every 1.4Kg of muscle mass the body requires a further 77 calories a day. This means your body will chew through those fat stores while you sit watching TV.
- Reduced Body Fat
The faster the metabolic rate the more energy your body will consume, fat is then burnt off as energy even while sleeping.
- Increased Bone Mineral Density
The same as a runner has strong leg bones due to the impact on their leg bones. Strength training is a more gentle approach of adding resistance to the bones and as a result the body will counter this by increasing bone mineral density.
- Improve Glucose Metabolism
Research has shown a 23% increase in glucose take up due to strength training which can reduce the risk of late onset diabetes.
- Reduce Blood Pressure
Strength training with aerobic exercise has shown to be the most effective way of reducing blood pressure which can help with day to day stress level
- Reduce Lower Back Pain
Strength training can improve the bodies core strength in the abdominal region allowing for a decrease in lower back pain and other related issues.
- Makes You Feel Great
When exercising your body releases serotonin which gives you a natural high and makes you feel great.
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