Strength training is the magic pill that everyone is looking for, but not many pursue. Listed below are proven benefits of proper training.
- Improves Body Composition: Strength training builds muscle and strength, and assists in losing body fat.
- Reduces Chronic Disease Risk: Regular strength training has been proven to decrease the risk of chronic diseases such as obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.
- Promotes Healthy Aging: Strength training not only enhances physical health, but it also helps to maintain a youthful appearance, improving both physical and mental well-being.
- Enhances Physical Resilience: Regular strength training strengthens bones, muscles, and ligaments, making the body more resilient to injury.
- Enhances Physical Capabilities: Strength training enhances physical performance by increasing strength, flexibility, and balance, leading to improved ability in recreational activities such as golf and pickleball.
- Boosts Mental Health: Regular strength training has been shown to improve mood, reduce stress, and boost self-esteem, leading to a better overall sense of well-being.
This might sound too good to be true, and partly it is let’s be honest strength training isn’t going to magically fix your problems or make you a perfect human… But it is one of the best things you can do to move the needle in the right direction. You do not need to train for hours every day to see these benefits. In fact, as little as two hours a week can make a noticeable difference for many people.
What can you really get out of 2 hours of training per week?
You can get all of the benefits mentioned above. Scientific studies indicate that training each major muscle group at least twice a week is the optimal approach for building muscle and strength. Two full-body workouts per week, combined with proper form and execution, can produce significant results. The key to success with strength training is consistency and a commitment to improvement. This is when hiring a coach can be really beneficial. Will this get you the fastest results possible? No…. and I’d be lying if I told you otherwise, but you can get a lot without nearly as much time invested.
Elite athletes push their limits to achieve the highest level of results. But, you don’t have to go to that extent to see significant improvement.
The choice is yours, whether to aim for the top 5% or just strive to be pretty damn good through regular strength training
Listen in a perfect world a lot of people would say “of course, I want the most results I can get”. Awesome, are you ready to invest 5-7 days of a week into training while dialing in your nutrition, sleep, stress, and lifestyle to the tee for the next 10-20 years? If so hats off to you and good luck on your journey, I study to take athletes and people to that next level and I love to do it. In contrast, as I matured as a trainer I realized a lot of my clients wanted significant results but didn’t want to invest all of their free time into training. They wanted training to serve them and help improve their lives, but not to consume and take up every bit of it. We have jobs, families, hobbies, social time, etc… The solution that best fix this problem was full body strength training.
Training full body consistently 2x per week
Our clients who train with us twice a week, focusing on strength and building lean muscle, have achieved truly remarkable results. By prioritizing this approach, they have discovered a sustainable path to fitness that they can maintain for a lifetime. And for those who have the desire and ability to do more, expanding their training routine is simple. Coupled with a diet designed to meet their individual goals, whether it’s weight loss, muscle gain, or weight maintenance, this approach truly delivers outstanding results.
