How have you been training?– Have you been training?
Does the gym intimidate you?
What physical goals do you have?– To look like an athlete? To be able to carry your children, or groceries?
There are so many ways to train your body for your goals. Strength training is an important piece toward building those goals. It may not have been anything you have considered, but as we age we loose 3 – 5% lean muscle mass per decade starting in our mid-thirties. Did you know you can reverse this process by doing resistance and strength training? Who knew? I did!
Building Endurance and Strength can be done in a gym, or at home. If the gym intimidates there are many exercises which can be completed at home or while traveling. Bodyweight exercises are an excellent way to start training, and can be challenging even to the more seasoned athlete. Below is a sample workout for you too try, complete 4 rounds, rest after each round:
Step-ups 10 each side (use a step or stable stool)
Push ups 10 (may be performed on knees)
Biceps curls ( use resistance bands or cans)
Reverse Lunge 10 each side
Tricep dips
Up next we will talk flexibility and stability training