Strength Training
What are the benefits of strength training?
Whilst you may not rack up as many calories on your smart watch as you would in a HIIT workout, strength training is one of the best forms of exercise and should absolutely be included in your weekly routine. Below are some of the top benefits of strength training:
- Builds and maintains muscle mass
- Strengthens your joints
- One of the best forms of low impact exercise
- Supports weight loss and weight management
- Improves cardivascular health
- Protects bone health
- Improves your mood and mental health
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Example exercises to get you started...
Upper Body Exercises
Push-ups, shoulder press, bent-over row, bench press
Lower Body Exercises
Squats, deadlifts, lunges, glute bridges
Core Exercises
Plank, bicycle crunches, butterfly kicks, sit-ups
Coded by - Charlie Pickard - May 2022