How Lifting Weights Can Change Your Life

There’s more to be gained from lifting weights than you might think. Sure, you can get big muscles and kick sand in the faces of your bullies. But, there’s so much more than that.

There are so many benefits, both physical and psychological, from lifting weights that everyone should be doing it. If you’ve never lifted weight consistently, you’re missing out.

See how you can change your life by lifting weights:

1. Lifting weights teaches you to deal with discomfort.

If you’re really pushing some iron to the best of your ability, it’s going to be physically uncomfortable. That discomfort can be useful. If you can learn how to be uncomfortable and still continue, you become a powerful person.

◦ We all face discomfort each day. It’s uncomfortable to give a speech, talk to someone new, sit in traffic, or to have difficult conversations. As odd as it sounds, lifting weights can help with all types of uncomfortable situations.

2. Your blood sugar levels are better controlled.

Using your muscles in a strenuous way enhances your body’s ability to use glucose effectively. It increases your insulin sensitivity, too. Many type-2 diabetics are able to get off their medication by lifting weights and dropping a few pounds.

3. Lifting weights is great for your sleep.

It’s easier to get a good night of sleep if you’re physically active during the day. Avoid getting too carried away. Insomnia is a common sign of overtraining. It’s possible to get too much of a good thing.

◦ If you’re not currently sleeping well, what could change your life more than a good night of sleep?

4. Your strength increases.

This seems obvious, but it’s more important than you might think. After a certain age, you lose strength each year. It’s important to your health and independence for you to maintain your strength. The best way to maintain strength is to work on building it.

5. Lifting weights boosts metabolism and aids in weight loss.

Lifting weights is more effective for controlling body weight than cardiovascular exercise. High intensity exercise continues to burn calories long after the exercise is over. Building and maintaining muscle also requires a lot of energy.

6. Your discipline and perseverance will increase.

If you can successfully follow a weightlifting routine, you can do a lot of other things, too. It’s uncomfortable to lift weights, and many of the results come slowly. Most people are too impatient to be successful with a weightlifting routine. Be patient and you’ll see results!

7. Depression and anxiety symptoms are reduced.

Pumping iron can be great for your mood. Studies show that you feel less depressed and anxious when you exercise regularly.

8. Self-esteem is enhanced.

You feel better when you become stronger, leaner, and maintain an exercise routine. It’s great for your confidence and self-esteem. You just feel like a million bucks.

9. Bone density increases.

Bone density becomes important as you age. It can be especially important to women. Putting a heavy load on your body is great for your bones and overall health.

10. Your posture improves.

Do you slouch? Improving your strength and muscle tone can help. You’ll have fewer aches and pains, and it will be easier to stand or sit for extended periods of time.

Get started with a weightlifting routine today. Get help if you need to but get started as soon as possible. Remember to be patient.

It will take several weeks for your body to adapt. Until that happens, it can be challenging to recover between workouts.

Go slowly and enjoy the process. It won’t be long before you wonder why you waited so long to get started.

How to Plan Your First Workout at the Fitness Club

You didn’t join a fitness club because you had spare change to waste or because you wanted to seem cool. You joined a fitness club because you have fitness goals you’d like to achieve.

You may have wanted to lose weight, build your endurance, or get a muscular body. Whatever the case, you knew it would not be easy. There is a lot of work involved in keeping fit, yet you joined a fitness club.

It is a new experience for you, though. What exactly are you going to do when you arrive?

As the saying goes, those who fail to plan, plan to fail. So how can you plan your first workout, so you don’t blunder so much on your first visit? Let’s consider how to do this.

Planning Your First Workout

There isn’t a “one-plan-for-all” template we can use in planning our workout. This is because we are all different.

Because of this, creating an exercise program will vary based on your age, health, goals, and more. For your first workout, what matters most is getting the foundation right. You can then build on that to develop an effective workout routine you’d enjoy.

To prepare for your first workout, things to consider are:

1. What you’ll wear and other essentials.

Not every piece of clothing is appropriate for working out. You can’t train in jeans, for instance. For ease in powering through your session, have training clothes, sturdy trainers, and a sweat towel.

● Other essentials include a filled water bottle and post-workout snacks if you know you’ll need them.

2. Warm up.

You don’t want to make the mistake of hitting the treadmill or weights before warming up. Warm-ups are important because they prepare your body for strenuous exercises.

● Warm-ups loosen your muscles and lower your risk of injuring yourself. You’re reducing the chances of cramping up. Plan to warm up before starting any exercises.

Which Machines To Use For Your Preferred Workout Goals?

Experts encourage total body workouts focusing on all major muscles for beginners.

There are two types of training, though: strength and cardio training. Strength training focuses on building your strength and lean muscles. The cardio workout builds your stamina and burns calories and excess fat.

It would help if you focused on training that best fits your goal.

There may be fitness equipment like a treadmill and weight machines in your club. These will help with your preferred training type.

Before you use this equipment, make sure you understand what it is. Understand how to use it and if it is appropriate for your fitness goals.

As mentioned earlier, there’s no “one size fits all” workout. But there is a routine that can maximize benefits if we are new to the fitness club. What routine is this?

Once you’re done warming up, here’s what you do:

1. Start with five-minute cardio.

Get your heart rate up with five minutes of cardio. It could be a fast-paced walk on the treadmill or any preferred cardio workout.

2. Perform some resistance training.

Resistance training, using weights you’re comfortable lifting, should follow. The training should be specific to your needs and abilities.

3. Perform a high-intensity interval training circuit.

This training comprises short yet intense exercises, followed by rest periods.

4. Cool down after you stretch.

It is important to stretch and cool down at the end of your workout to prevent injury. It could be as simple as a five-minute gentle walk on a treadmill or customized to your needs.

Plan a workout routine you can carry out with consistency and ease as you start your fitness journey. Also, ensure that your workout is in line with your fitness goals.

You’ll enjoy every day spent at the club as you do so. Even better, you’ll be healthy, happy, and energized.

Learn more about your health online when you read the rest of our information here about: Lifetime Fitness Exercise guide and also download the free health report available there!

Warren Tattersall has been a full time nutritional consultant for over 35 years and works with people all over the world to help them improve their health, increase their personal energy levels and to use supplements to assist with diet related health issues.

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