21/10/2026
Apparently, 15th October was World Weightlifting Day… who knew 🤷🏻♂️
Last week I put out a post on here explaining how strength training should be the foundation of your training, with things like yoga, pilates, running, Hyrox etc… layered on top
After finding out it was World Weightlifting day, i figured this is a good time to follow up on why lifting weights and strength training is so beneficial
Getting stronger allows you to live life on your terms, now and into the future
After the age of about 30, we’re all losing muscle, the rate of that only increases the older we get… by lifting weights, you’re offsetting that, allowing you to be able to more NOW and maintain that independence later in life
If you add to that, a smart training plan, built to you, the way you move and addressing your weaknesses* can help to reduce risk of injury and build resilience in your body
*which is exactly what we do for our members
Muscle is your biggest glucose (sugar) storage unit. The more muscle you have, the more capacity you have to store glucose. Plus, the action of lifting weights requires your body to get better at shuttling glucose into muscle cells…
This means that lifting weights regularly and building muscle, is protective against insulin resistance and type II diabetes, along with other metabolic conditions
Oh yeah, and the byproduct of lifting weights regularly, alongside eating a healthy diet, is going to give you the lean, toned, athletic body shape you want
Lifting is the single best longevity hack there is
It’s like paying into a pension pot that benefits you NOW, as well as later in life
If you’re ready to finish the year strong, to feel awesome heading into Christmas and get a head start on the New Year, drop us a DM and lets have a chat about how the 6-Week Health and Fitness Experience can give you the kickstart you’re after
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