8 Reasons to Strength Train

In my online research about health and wellness, I came across all of these reasons that you, well everyone, should be strength training. After reading through various articles, I have compiled my list of the most important reasons to strength train. Strength training isn't any kind of exercise that I ever really thought about before. I considered strength training to be only for those people that wanted to hulk out and have huge muscles, but it doesn't have to be like that all. So, now I think I definitely need to add some strength training to my life. What about you?

Reason ONE // Stronger bones. Strengthen your muscles and you will strength your bones. You will build your bone density with strength training.

Reason TWO // Boosts your metabolism. Boosting your metabolism can help you burn calories and loose weigh.

Reason THREE // Increase your muscles. Strength training will increase your lean muscle mass. The more muscle mass you have the stronger your metabolic resting rate is and the more calories that you will burn!

Reason FOUR // You'll have better flexibility. Full range strength training can increase your flexibility.

Reason FIVE // Eases joint pain. Stronger muscles will help ease your pain by holding joints in a better position and reduce arthritis pain.

Reason SIX // Helps you loose weigh. You will burn more calories because muscle burns more calories than fat does.

Reason SEVEN // Wards off diabetes. By strength training you can improve how your body deals with sugar which can help prevent diabetes. This also helps with insulin and blood glucose control.

Reason EIGHT // Heart health. Reduce your blood pressure and make your heart healthier with strength training. This makes a healthier you and helps prevent heart disease.


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What To Wear: To The Gym

Hooded Jersey Top / Jersey Tank (pretty in pink) / Sports Bra / Yoga Mat / Watch (love this!) / Track Pants / Water Bottle (a gym essential) / Sunglasses / Earbuds / Jawbone / Hair Ties / Nike Sneakers
I wish I was one of those girls who likes working out but I do not think that is ever going to happen. I am not an athletic girl and I have long accepted the fact that I am never going to be. I do know that working out is important so I am always trying to make it a routine for me. Having pretty workout clothes like this pink tank top I find to be a huge help. Do you workout regularly? Do you have any tips for someone who hates the gym?

What Do You Do For Exercise?

I have never been athletic (and never will be) and I am honestly not a fan of working out. Any form of exercise has been very sporadic for me lately. While far from the most aggressive workout before we all started our current jobs me and my two sisters walked 4 miles a day almost everyday with each other. It was a nice way to be active while spending time with my sisters. Plus, having the two of them to talk to made the time spent walking pass quickly. With all of the health benefits that accompany working out I need to start incorporating some activity in my life on a regular basis. I need to find something fun and something that wouldn't be too intense for me. Jackie does ballet on a regular basis and I find seriously impressive but it is something way beyond my skill level. What do you do for exercise? I would also love to know how you fit it into your schedule.

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