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

I finished the previous post asking a question:

Is anyone thinking, what about cardio?

It’s a normal question for people to ask, but not one that anyone would ask after their first couple workouts, haha.

Did anyone learn about the energy systems that support training during your time in high school biology or physiology?

Aerobic vs anaerobic systems

ATP, Phosphagen, anaerobic glycolysis (lactic acid system)

I won’t claim this analogy as my own, but aerobic work is using oxygen like a debit card.  There’s enough there to cover your needs.  Anaerobic activity is so intense, it’s like purchasing energy on a credit card which puts you in an oxygen debt.  You pay this off right after the set!   

You will drastically benefit your heart and lungs by resistance training; lowering blood pressure and improving cholesterol.

Science supports the idea that everyone should be weight training.  Young, old, male, female, doesn’t matter.

The benefits are absolutely astounding at this point.  What was once a fringe activity by “meatheads” back when Arnold was in his prime, is now a research-backed activity which will drastically improve your quality of life.

Muscle is recognized as part of your endocrine and immune system!  It’s not just flabs of meat hanging on your body.

Using your muscles will improve your metabolism, glucose management, inflammation, increase immunity, boost mental health and keep you cognitively sharp!

Nothing against brain teasers, but when we talk about activities that are efficient and pack a large bang for your buck, you can’t beat weight training.

It will help everyone age more gracefully as it restores range of motion, gives them greater resilience from disease or falls, and lets them do fun things like be more active with children and grandchildren.

Why do you think people come to me?

All sorts of reasons, all valid.

Why do you think people stay with me? 

#1 is accountability.  After a certain amount of time, they have the know-how.  But they enjoy knowing someone is there to push them.  

Here is the dirty little secret of personal training.  There is no perfect plan.  I am not trying to talk myself out of a job.  My guidance will help you.  I will keep you safe.  I will, at times, make otherwise hard tasks seem fun simply by being there with you and having some good music on in the background.  We will talk about your nutrition and take steps to move in the right direction.  

But, more important than all of that is the client simply consistently showing up for sessions and trying to eat reasonably well.  No magic, just a steady work ethic.  

The reason I do what I do is simple - I love to see people feel better, move better and gain confidence.  Life gets easier.

And here’s the thing, you may not need a trainer, but you probably know someone who does.

Someone who feels stuck, overwhelmed and just not sure where to start.

That’s who I help, and I love to do it.

In closing;

“Fitness isn’t just about changing your body—it’s about staying connected to the people and experiences that make your life meaningful.”