The Fountain of Youth: Part 2 of 3 on Resistance Training

Who feels busy and overwhelmed?

OK, now, there is no judgment here, but ask yourself honestly, even during your busiest days, weeks, months; have you ever caught yourself;

Doom scrolling social media for 15 minutes, or more,

Binging a show on Netflix when you should have gone to bed?

Add those up, and if you are brave, ask your phone to give you a screen time report, and then tell me you can’t dedicate 60 minutes total per week to exercise.

Not per day, per week.

If we are honest with ourselves, we can all make the time for training if we cut out some of the fluff from our schedules.

Do you want it?  That is the key.  (i.e. do you want those behaviors you identified in Part 1, those loved ones to feel cared for)

Most people think exercise takes energy, and it does initially.  However, by improving cellular health, circulation, releasing endorphins and helping your sleep better, you end up with more energy.

Think of it as an investment.  We don’t have any trouble putting money aside to earn interest for later.  We understand that the short term sacrifice has long term gains.  It is the same with resistance training.

Not looking for any type of textbook answer, but can anyone tell me what these terms mean?

Sarcopenia - gradual loss of muscle mass, strength and function

Osteoporosis - gradual loss of bone mass

So why am I a trainer who has their clients do weight training as opposed to running or yoga or pilates?  (and bear in mind, I am not knocking any of those activities)

Weight training (also called resistance training), via its ability to slow and reverse sarcopenia and osteoporosis is the fountain of youth. 

Is anyone thinking, what about cardio?

If so, come back for part 3!