Resistance Training For Life

As a trainer, I devote countless hours to correcting long-held misconceptions about the true benefits of resistance training. Many fear becoming overly muscular, misled by social media influencers and deceptive individuals suggesting their petite size or significant muscle mass results from specific fitness programs. Sadly, these clients often overlook the long-term implications of neglecting resistance training, which extends beyond mere aesthetics. Insufficient muscle mass can limit their freedoms as they age, potentially hindering plans they’ve eagerly anticipated for retirement. One certainty in life is aging, and our goal should be to maintain as much freedom as possible throughout our later years. Muscle plays a crucial role in this: it acts as a protective armor, offering stability and power that not only prevents falls but also enhances metabolic health. How does muscle mass improve metabolic health? Well, increased muscle mass helps with insulin sensitivity. 11% of the US population is diabetic and 38% of Adults have pre-diabetes so improving insulin sensitivity is crucial to helping combat this growing trend. On top of that, each year over 300,000 people over 65 fall and break a hip of these 300,000 over 25% will ultimately die due to complications. That being said building strong bones and muscles can greatly limit your risk of fall like this. So in the case of resistance training think about health span over just aesthetics.