HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
7 BENEFITS
OF STRENGTH
TRAINING
W
e often associate strength training
with buff individuals who sweat
and grunt away at the gym for
hours working on their physical
appearance. Barry Nguyen who is a physiotherapist and strength and conditioning expert, tells us
other reasons why we should all partake in
strength training.
1. Increase bone strength - Strength training
stresses on your bones leading to increased
bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis ('brittle bones').
2. Weight control - Strength training helps convert fat into lean muscle mass raising your
basal metabolic rate. This helps you burn more
calories even at rest.
4. Manage chronic disease - Strength training
can help alleviate the symptoms of chronic
diseases including back and shoulder pain,
osteoarthritis, heart failure and diabetes type
5. Improve stamina - Strength training can help
you do more physical activities in your daily
living without feeling tired and inefficient.
6. Boost your self-esteem - Strength training has
been shown in studies to boost your selfconfidence.
7. Improve posture - Strength training can help
you move while performing your daily activities in a more relaxed and efficient manner.
If you are thinking about doing something about
your body, then talk to a physiotherapist or
strength and condition expert to prescribe the
right exercises for you. But make sure that they
are suitably qualified and have access to the right
equipment.
3. Improve brain power - Some studies have
suggested that strength training can help improve your memory and focus, particularly in
older adults.
Expert Author:
Barry Nguyen
Physiotherapist
Strength and Conditioning Expert
physioeasy.com.au
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THE HEALTH BOX APRIL 2014
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