Benefits of Strength Training – Why They Matter
Find out why you need to do more strength training.
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Strength training is more than just pumping iron. It can help you lose weight, gain strength, and stay healthy.
Strength training involves using weights, resistance bands, machines or even your own body weight to build muscle and strength.
As we age, our muscles naturally weaken, making strength training all the more valuable in helping us stay strong as we get older. Given the endless benefits of strength training—including improved mood and sleep—it's no surprise that it's one of the most common forms of exercise among adults in the United States.
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Robbie Wild Hudson
Editor-In-Chief at BOXROX. I come from a background of rugby and weightlifting. Growing up in the English Lake District, I spent a great deal of time swimming in its stunning lakes and rivers. In 2015 my brothers and I became the first people to swim the 145km length of the River Eden, from source to mouth, in 9 days. We also swam the Corryvreckan whirlpool, the third largest in the world, and Crossfit is a huge part of my training for these events.
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