Power up your Strength

Strength training has so many benefits to your wellbeing. Lifting weights makes you feel good mentally and physically.  Especially when you start strength work and you are lifting 4kg and over the month you are getting stronger and all of the sudden you are going for the 16kg weights. 

Muscles are not just for aesthetic purposes they are dynamic tissues that serve several vital functions in movement, stability, mobility, balance and more . Muscles also contribute to metabolic health, aiding in weight management and preventing conditions such as obesity and diabetes. 

Strength training has a crucial role in maintaining bone health.

Through the exercises the force of muscle contractions stimulates bone growth, which can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

As we age, we naturally experience a decline in muscle mass known as sarcopenia. This loss is primarily attributed to a decrease in anabolic hormones, such as testosterone and growth hormone, which play vital roles in muscle synthesis.

However, hormonal changes are not the only factors contributing to muscle loss with age. Lifestyle habits also play a significant role. Sedentary habits, such as spending long hours sitting or engaging in minimal physical activity, can accelerate the decline of muscle mass. Additionally, inadequate nutrition, particularly a lack of protein, can further exacerbate the effects of aging on muscle health.

It's important to note that while age-related muscle loss is common, it is not inevitable.

Through proper exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle choices, it is possible to slow down and even reverse the decline in muscle mass that comes with aging.

I have had so many clients say to me. Since they have been doing strength work they no longer have the pains they had and they can move better. 

It makes me smile.”

Nicole