squats and lunges, for example, helps decrease this risk.
Strength training helps with the release of the feel-good or happy hormones norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin during exercise. It also leads to greater energy and better sleep patterns.
When women become stronger it translates to our daily activities outside of the gym making us less dependent on people. We can lift those heavy boxes, load the car with groceries and carry that bag of soil from Home Depot for example.
To sum it up, strength training has many benefits including enhancing your quality of life, building confidence and greater self-esteem. If your goal is to lose weight and tone up or just look better and feel better, then there is no getting around the fact that you have to strength train to achieve those results. To help you get started, hire a trained professional to show you what exercises are best for you and to ensure that you’re doing it safely.
Jaena Mebane, a graduate of Fordham University-B.A., Fitness Professional, Bodybuilder and creator of GLUTEUS FABULOUS. My motto is “Inspiring Others to Live a Healthy Lifestyle, Mind, Body and Soul.” You can find me on Instagram @gluteus_fabulous