(Youll appreciate that pun more when you get to number nine.)
This stimulus causes tiny tears in your muscles, which then mend back together bigger and stronger.
So by its very nature, this form of training helps you gain strength and muscle.
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Strength training can make you a lot sturdier on your feet.
2. you’re free to breeze through daily tasks like theyre NBD.
Youll bask in next-level confidence.
It makes people feel pretty badass and independent, Fagin says.
Strength training can bolster your bones.
In particular, moves like the leg press and back squat can put stress on the hips and spine.
5. you could bid adieu to a tight, achy back.
Good news is that strength training can help reduce your risk of this unpleasant yet pervasive ailment.
…And say hello to a healthier heart.
This is why its still recommended to do both, per the latest Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
You may just get an extra pep in your step.
Youve probably heard of the runners highthe elated, endorphin-fueled feeling some people get during or after a jog.
Well, guess what?
Some people might feel something similar with lifting, Dr. Scantlebury says.
And the mood boost might persist a little longer, too.
Youll hone the all-important mind-muscle connection.
You may just notice legit mobility gains.
Stretchingisnt the only way to improve your mobilitystrength training may help you make gains in that arena too.
And thats important, since solid mobility helps you move efficiently and generally just feel good in your body.
Now, this isnt to say strength training can totally replace other forms of mobility work.
For optimal range of motion, Fagin recommends pairing more traditional moves, like stretches,alongsidestrength training.
Youll cut your chances of toppling over.
One thing that can really diminish your risk?
Yup, you guessed it: strength training.
Youll stave off boredom and continue to push your limits.
One neat thing about strength training is that it can be scaled to pretty much any fitness level.
Just about every exercise that I think of can be either modified or made harder, Dr. Brooks says.
And that can be great for beating boredom.
Now thats what we consider a double workout win.
you might stay more independent as the years go on.
By sprinkling regular resistance sessions into your routine, youll be reaping the benefits for years to come.
We cant think of a better gift to give your presentand futureself.
