Week 2 Fitness Sneak Peek: Strength Training

THE Anti-Aging Medicine
Strength training is THE BEST way to counteract the effects of aging.

Research is also showing that strength training can reduce our risk of many chronic diseases. For instance, strength training can:

  • Help prevent osteoporosis by restoring lost bone mass
  • Help balance our blood sugar, which can reduce risk of Type II diabetes (and help us lose weight)

As we get a little older, it is vital to do some strength training. It doesn’t just make our muscles stronger, it increases the strength of our entire foundation.

Strength Training — Not Just for Body Builders

Strength training offers everyone tremendous health benefits. Have you ever wanted to try strength training but were unsure of how to go about it? Maybe you are doing some strength-building exercises now but are wondering if you are doing them right or how to get to the next level? If any of these describes you, now is the time to let us help you.

Why Strength Training?

A common myth is that strength training is mainly for bodybuilders and athletes and has to involve lifting heavy weights. Not true! The truth is that it is the best way for anyone of any age to build strength, boost energy, and redefine the look and feel of their “chassis.”

Strength training doesn’t have to be strenuous and exhausting to be effective. Even moderate workouts produce results. With our “No Excuses ” workout, you can see results without heavy weights or equipment in as little as 15 minutes a day, 2 or 3 times a week!

The added payoff is that we wind up looking better with toned muscles!

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Your Challenge for the week:
Do about 15 minutes of strength training at least 3 days this week.

The Four-Second Pause
For at least one set of each strength training exercise you do, pause for 4 seconds before completing the repetition.

For example, with a push-up, lower yourself to the down position, pause for 4 seconds, and then push back up. This takes all momentum out of the movement and forces the targeted muscle group to be the only muscles firing. You are going to love this!

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