Strength Training for Women

Why strength training is an absolute must for all ages and abilities

Strength training will be a critical component of your fitness program. But don’t worry, it’s not nearly as scary as it sounds, and I will guide you every step of the way. We’ll discuss these strength training benefits in detail during our sessions. Strength training will help you:

• Increase muscle – you will look leaner and thinner
• Increase muscle mass and  burn more calories at rest
• Decrease risk of osteoporosis
• Increase bone, ligament, and muscles strength – making you less prone to injury
• Remain independent as you age, maintaining your lifestyle
• Super-charge your metabolism with the increased demand on your body
• Get energized
• Decrease resting blood pressure
• Decrease risk of developing adult onset diabetes
• Increase your endurance
• Increase LDL, good cholesterol
• Decrease GI transit time, decreasing risk of colon cancer
• Improve posture
• Improve immune system function
• Decrease resting heart rate, a sign of an efficient heart
• Improve balance and coordination
• Elevate your mood and makes you feel empowered