Resistance Training

Physical and mental health benefits that can be achieved through resistance training include:

• Improved muscle strength and tone – to protect joints from injury
• Maintaining flexibility and balance, which can help you remain independent as you age
• Weight management and increased muscle-to-fat ratio – as you gain muscle, your body burns more calories when at rest
• Reduces or prevents cognitive decline as we age
• Greater stamina – as you grow stronger, you won’t get tired as easily
• Prevention or control of chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, back pain, depression and obesity
• Pain management
• Improved mobility and balance
• Improved posture
• Decreased risk of injury
• Increased bone density and strength and reduced risk of osteoporosis
• Improved sense of well-being – resistance training boosts self-confidence and improves body image and mood
• Improved sleep and avoidance of insomnia
• Increased self-esteem
• Enhanced performance of everyday tasks