There’s more to be gained from lifting weights
than you might think. Sure, you can get big muscles and kick sand in the faces
of your bullies. But, there’s so much more than that.
There
are so many benefits, both physical and psychological, from lifting weights
that everyone should be doing it. If you’ve never
lifted weight consistently, you’re missing out.
See how you can change your life
by lifting weights:
- Lifting weights teaches you to deal with discomfort. If you’re really pushing some iron to the best of your ability,
it’s going to be physically uncomfortable. That discomfort can be useful. If
you can learn how to be uncomfortable and still continue, you become a
powerful person.
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We all face discomfort each day.
It’s uncomfortable to give a speech, talk to someone new, sit in traffic, or to
have difficult conversations. As odd as it sounds, lifting weights can help
with all types of uncomfortable situations.
- Your blood sugar levels are better controlled. Using your muscles in a strenuous way enhances your body’s
ability to use glucose effectively. It increases your insulin sensitivity,
too. Many type-2 diabetics are able to get off their medication by lifting
weights and dropping a few pounds.
- Lifting weights is great for your sleep. It’s easier to get a good night of sleep if you’re physically
active during the day. Avoid getting too carried away. Insomnia is a
common sign of overtraining. It’s possible to get too much of a good
thing.
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If you’re not currently sleeping
well, what could change your life more than a good night of sleep?
- Your strength increases.
This seems obvious, but it’s more important than you might think. After a
certain age, you lose strength each year. It’s important to your health
and independence for you to maintain your strength. The best way to
maintain strength is to work on building it.
- Lifting weights boosts metabolism and aids in weight
loss. Lifting weights is more effective for
controlling body weight than cardiovascular exercise. High intensity
exercise continues to burn calories long after the exercise is over.
Building and maintaining muscle also requires a lot of energy.
- Your discipline and perseverance will increase. If you can successfully follow a weightlifting routine, you can
do a lot of other things, too. It’s uncomfortable to lift weights, and
many of the results come slowly. Most people are too impatient to be
successful with a weightlifting routine. Be patient and you’ll see
results!
- Depression and anxiety symptoms are reduced. Pumping iron can be great for your mood. Studies show that you
feel less depressed and anxious when you exercise regularly.
- Self-esteem is enhanced.
You feel better when you become stronger, leaner, and maintain an exercise
routine. It’s great for your confidence and self-esteem. You just feel
like a million bucks.
- Bone density increases.
Bone density becomes important as you age. It can be especially important
to women. Putting a heavy load on your body is great for your bones and
overall health.
- Your posture improves. Do
you slouch? Improving your strength and muscle tone can help. You’ll have
fewer aches and pains, and it will be easier to stand or sit for extended
periods of time.
Get started with a weightlifting routine
today. Get help if you need to but get
started as soon as possible. Remember to be patient. It will take several
weeks for your body to adapt. Until that happens, it can be challenging to
recover between workouts.
Go slowly and enjoy the process. It won’t be long before you wonder why you waited so long to get
started.