Why Strength Training?

Why Strength Training? - Courage Heavy Equipment

Strength training is a fantastic way to improve your overall health in a number of ways, and not just for professional bodybuilder-types! No matter who you are or where you are in life, odds are you can benefit from adding some form of strength training to your routine.

We know strength training can help tone your muscles and help you lift heavier loads, but for those of you still reading, we wanted to give you 3 unexpected benefits to adding a bit of weightlifting to your training regimen:

1. Reduce your chance of injury

One of the most comprehensive benefits of strength training is that it can notably reduce your risk of injury in a number of ways. By building muscle strength, you’re increasing the amount of work your body can do without hurting itself. That one should be obvious, but there’s more than just that: Strength training also focuses deeply on proper form, which can correct muscle imbalances and help your body better maintain balance and avoid slips and falls. It even helps strengthen your bones, so if you do fall, the risk of breaking a bone is decreased.

2. Make your heart healthier

We hear it all the time: the best way to improve your heart health is to do cardio exercise that really gets the blood pumping. But studies have shown that resistance and strength training on their own can be an effective way to lower blood pressure, decrease the risk of hypertension, and even manage blood sugar levels. We’ll never turn down a good run, but hitting the weights deserves more credit than it gets for keeping your heart and your blood flow healthy!

3. Improve your overall mood

Okay, maybe this one isn’t that unexpected. After all, if you’re reading this, you’re probably part of a gym or fitness program and know fully well how good you can feel after a great workout. But let’s still talk about it: We know exercise releases endorphins which make you feel good in the moment, and that a healthier lifestyle can lead to a higher self-esteem, but did you know that strength training has been linked to notably decreased anxiety and increased overall mood? Turns out, a great way to get that weight off your shoulders is to, well, put some weight on your shoulders!

Strength training equipment for your home gym

Of course, you need to keep up with your strength training program to really see the full benefit. Proper form, the right exercises, and adhering to a consistent training schedule are hugely important to help avoid injury and see the results you're hoping for. That means the best way to get into strength training is to have a fully stocked gym to train out of–even in your own home. And we have the fitness equipment to get you started!

If you would like to speak with one of our professionals about your home gym needs, please reach out to us at info@courageheavy.com. And while you’re at it, give us a follow on Instagram (@courageequipment) for daily motivation, sale events, and more.

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