- Improved quality of life
Strength training wont just help with your aesthetics, but is also guaranteed improve
your energy levels, better sense of body image and mental health. This is all
achieved by promoting a better sense of self accomplishment. - Confidence
By incorporating strength training in to your fitness program you’ll see gains in not only your strength & muscle, but your confidence. By improving said areas, you’ll have the self confidence in your everyday life to tackle any situation life throws at you. - Slows down sarcopenia
From 30+, sarcopenia begins to occur to a degree (age related loss of muscle). By
completing a well rounded strength and hypertrophy program, we can not only slow down
this process but actually still build some quality amounts of muscle after 30. - Reduced risk of cardiovascular/other chronic diseases
Regular strength training has been proven to reduce overall risk of cardiovascular disease,
obesity, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis as well as arthritis. While eating healthy foods and
adequate sleep will also aid in the above, there is no substitute for strength training. - Build injury resilience
Strength training aids in overall injury risk (when loaded appropriately) – being stronger not
only enhances muscular growth, but connective tissues such as tendons and ligaments also
become stronger in the process. This can reduce the likelihood of certain injuries such as
dislocations and subluxations by keeping the joint more stable during movement. - Increasing testosterone levels
High intensity strength training stimulates testosterone production in the body. As it is quite a
demand on the system, testosterone is produced to help aid in strength and repair of
muscles – more testosterone produced also means improved mood and energy throughout
the day, which can be a vital part of keeping your youth. - Improving bone density
Strength training also increase bone density levels. Through high levels of mechanical stress
while doing heavy compound movements such as squats and deadlifts, bone remodelling and new bone tissue is produced to aid in the demand of the exercise. As we get older, this becomes even more vital to have a healthy level of bone density. - Improved athletic ability
Stronger muscles can produce more force which allows us to sprint faster, jump higher or
longer as well as kick a ball further if need be. While there are obvious general health
benefits of strength training, becoming more athletic overall is a major bonus especially for
field sports athletes/ track athletes. Compound movements such as the powerlifts and
Olympic lift variations are often best suited to do so. - Tendon and joint health enhanced
Overall joint integrity can be enhanced through strength training; stronger muscles means
less stress on surrounding ligaments and tendons and allows those passive structures to do
their job – be passive and stable. This can lead to less wear and tear over time because the
muscles are doing exactly what they’re meant to be doing; producing force at an appropriate
level. - Increase in metabolism
Strength training can improve your resting metabolic rate – essentially, this is how many
calories our bodies burn in a resting state. This generally happens due to our body needing
more energy to maintain a higher level of muscle mass as opposed to high levels of fat
tissue. The more muscle we have, the higher our metabolic rate and the more energy/fat we
burn on a daily basis.
