Strength wins

Strength Wins

By Greg Jones

12/10/2022

Strength training has its benefits

If your social medial algorithm is similar to mine, I am constantly bombarded with 'infulencers' telling me the best way to improve injuries, build muscle, maximise gains and achive your best. As there is so much information out there now, it is often getting harder and harder to find the 'right exercise'.

Now the benefits strength training are not new. The more studies focusing on strength training in adults, the more the results are set in stone.

Your body is constantly changing and adapting to the stresses and strains you put on it. Do less and you get weaker and often stiffer. Do more and you will build muscle, strength and often reduce your pain levels.

Creating stronger muscles will enable them to perform at less maxiumum output for normal daily activities and then normal tasks can become easier.

Research studies over the past 2 decades have produced compelling evidence supporting the feasibility and the benefits of targeted physical activity programs for adults. In particular, the benefits of strength training include:

increased muscle and bone mass,
muscle strength,
flexibility,
dynamic balance,
self-confidence and self esteem

Strength training also helps reduce the symptoms of various chronic diseases such as:

arthritis,
depression,
type-2 diabetes,
osteoporosis,
sleep.

If you don't know where to start, book an appointment with one of our awesome Physiotherapists to develop an individualised program specific to your needs, lifestyle and goals.