Lifestyle Strength Training

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There are many lifestyle benefits to strength training and lifting weights.

Here are the TOP 3 reasons to add lifting to your lifestyle. 


  • Injury prevention

Weight training is one of the most effective ways to build muscle mass and increase bone density and prevent injuries. These effects become extremely important as one gets older since muscle mass and bone density decline by the time we reach the age of 40. 

Given the trends in osteoporosis statistics, it is important to build stronger bones in order to reduce the risk of fractures. Strengthening your muscles, on the other hand, can help by supporting the joints. This is why runners who skip on strength training activities can end up injuring their knees, ankles and other body parts.

  • Burn Calories

Technically, a cardio session does burn more calories than a weightlifting session. But the latter helps build muscle which means you get to burn calories even while at rest. Following a high-intensity lifting session, this is known as the afterburn effect and leaves you metabolically superior than your cardio bunny friends 

"Muscle is metabolically active, meaning that the more of it you have on your body the more calories you'll burn throughout the day even when you're not exercising," said Nick Clayton, personal training program manager at the National Strength and Conditioning Association.


  • Mental Wellbeing

While the mental health benefits of aerobic exercise are well-known, the literature shows lifting weights can also lift your spirits. Recently, studies have shown that weightlifting is linked to a significant reduction in anxiety.

People who have depression may also experience some relief by taking up this form of training. One factor to note is the instant change you can feel in your body after lifting compared to activities like running. For some people, this can be a powerful boost in terms of endorphins, motivation and self-confidence.