👉 Misconceptions and Benefits of Strength Training (Part 1)
Misconceptions and Benefits of Strength Training (Part 2) :
Some people, especially women, have the fear that lifting weights will
cause them to bulk up like a bodybuilder. Unless you're a power lifter
and perform extremely heavy workouts, this is far from the truth.
Strength training shapes the body, unlike aerobic exercise which may
reduce the size of the body, but will not change its shape.
Many
people believe that they have to spend hours in the gym to get the
results they want, but it should only take about 5 hours of aerobic and
anaerobic exercise per week! When lifting weights it is important that
you push yourself to your full potential. If you don't, then you're
wasting your time. People will realize gains from weight lifting when
they shock their muscles with high intensity, which causes the muscle
fiber to break down and grow back bigger and stronger.
However,
high intensity doesn't mean blindly walking into the gym and lifting the
heaviest weight, but instead, working out with slow controlled
movements. To reach that high intensity level, I try to channel the
feelings of stress and anger that everyone experiences in day-to-day
life. If you can channel that energy into your workouts, you will become
amazed at what you can accomplish. Channeling your negative energy into
your workout will also help to manage stress.
Finally, it is
also crucial that muscles are allowed to rest, because this is the
period in which they grow. For that reason, I recommend that clients
lift weights 2-3 times per week, and take rest days in between. Many
people are unaware of their full capabilities. Weights may be an
unfamiliar territory or even scary for some, but once they learn and see
the benefits of strength training, they may become hooked! Pushing
yourself to the limits and discovering your full potential can be one of
the most rewarding experiences. Seeing your body make a positive
transformation will only inspire you to continue.
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