WHY IS STRENGTH TRAINING IMPORTANT?
Maintain normal blood glucose levels- vital for prevention of Type 2 diabetes
Improve bone density (strength)- as we age bone strength decreases, particularly in women, increasing our risk of osteoporosis and fractures
Gradual loss of muscle mass and strength begins after age 30, disuse of muscles further accelerates this natural biological ageing process
Muscle disuse, is preventable and reversible with resistance/weights training
Decreases abdominal/visceral fat mass, which is associated with increased cardiovascular risk eg. heart disease & stroke
Improves your functional capacity to perform daily activities more easily
Early evidence of improved cognition and reducing cognitive decline
Reduction in symptoms of depression, anxiety and fatigue
Improved self efficacy and self esteem
Reduced pain in those with low back pain