It's time for a talk about Strength Training !
As we begin Ignite phase……we will be expected to incorporate Strength training into our workout regimen.
Many of you may be wandering what really IS strength training and how will it be of benefit to you !
Strength training is one of the MOST effective ways to help your body burn fat and build lean muscle.
It is the use of resistance to induce a muscular contraction that will help to build strength, as well as the size of the skeletal muscle.
So now that you have that part covered, let's dive into a couple of important reasons you should be doing your strength training.
So now that you have a better idea of the benefits of strength training, be sure to do it TWICE a week as scheduled on your Ignite workout calendar !
If you are not sure what exercises will help you achieve this type of training….check out this great link that shows you videos on common exercises, and how to do them safely using your own body weight, or very basic workout equipment you may already have at home or can buy for reasonable prices !
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/strength-training/art-20046031
Most importantly …….HAVE FUN AND ENJOY THE PROCESS !!
As we begin Ignite phase……we will be expected to incorporate Strength training into our workout regimen.
Many of you may be wandering what really IS strength training and how will it be of benefit to you !
Strength training is one of the MOST effective ways to help your body burn fat and build lean muscle.
It is the use of resistance to induce a muscular contraction that will help to build strength, as well as the size of the skeletal muscle.
So now that you have that part covered, let's dive into a couple of important reasons you should be doing your strength training.
- It helps to increase your muscle tone, thus helping to make you feel more confident in the way you look and feel!
- It has a great 'after burn' effect . What do I mean by that? …….basically your body has to use a lot of energy AFTER your workout to return your body to its normal state, and that helps to boost your metabolism long after you have finished your workout ! Who wouldn't want THAT cool benefit?
- It helps to increase your resting metabolic rate which is the amount of energy that your body uses in a rested/ relaxed state.You are probably wandering how on earth is THAT possible ! Well…….that is because your body burns more calories trying to maintain lean muscle mass, than is does trying to maintain fat ! Ie:The more lean muscle you have ….the more calories your body burns just maintaining itself ! It's like your body thinks it is working out even when it isn't . How cool is THAT !
- Strength training helps to prevent diseases such as those related to blood pressure, cholesterol , glucose regulation …..just to name a few!
- Strength training helps to decrease muscle waisting in older folks which helps them to be more independent and live a longer more active life !
So now that you have a better idea of the benefits of strength training, be sure to do it TWICE a week as scheduled on your Ignite workout calendar !
If you are not sure what exercises will help you achieve this type of training….check out this great link that shows you videos on common exercises, and how to do them safely using your own body weight, or very basic workout equipment you may already have at home or can buy for reasonable prices !
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/strength-training/art-20046031
Most importantly …….HAVE FUN AND ENJOY THE PROCESS !!