Because of it’s many benefits, strength training is possibly the most important of the activities for exercise. More and more people are doing it because it helps anyone with any goal
What is Strength Training?
The term strength training is synonymous with weight lifting and resistance training. All involve pushing or pulling a load that is more than a person experiences in their everyday life so that their bodies will adapt. The adaptation will depend on the muscles being used and the intensity of the effort. For example, one exerciser could lift heavy weights for few repetitions and continue until exhaustion. That person would adapt by becoming much stronger. A second person might use a more moderate resistance, with short rests between bouts, and take each exercise to fatigue. That person might adapt by developing larger muscles. Yet another person might lift lighter weights for more repetitions and stop after reaching a mild fatigue. That person would achieve a milder amount of strength and very little risk of muscle growth. [hmtad name=”In Content” align=”left”]
Strength Training Benefits
The benefits of strength training include:
- Increased strength
- increased stamina throughout the day
- Decreased injuries
- Better balance
- More speed
- More power
- Stronger heart and circulation
Types of Strength Training
Although most people think of barbells and dumbbells when they think of weight lifting, that type is only one of many forms in modern exercise. Other types include:
- Resistance tubes or bands
- Suspension Training
- Body weight exercises
- Water resistance exercise
- Machine weights (not my favorite, learn why)
Strength Training Exercises
Here is a list of the best strength training exercises listed by body part.
So, to answer the question, everyone should be strength training. Every body type at every age would benefit from a well-designed strength training program. You can either create our own, or purchase one. Here are some suggestions for beginners and more advanced.