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What's to Gain with Strength Training | #THEHUE

The often forgotten and overlooked advantages of weight-bearing exercises, beyond the aesthetics.

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Oct 20, 2023
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There’s this prevalent idea that cardio is the best way to weight loss and your fast lane to better health. Yet, while it offers its merits, strength training is what seasoned professionals will tell you will deliver more profound results. Many are cautious about embracing heavier weights due to the misconceptions about “bulking up.” Still, the reality is, that for both aesthetic wins and health gains, strength training reigns supreme as the game-changer you’ll never turn your back on once you start. 

The style of strength training you adopt matters a lot. There are many methods and theories behind which types of routines are superior, but that’s a topic for another article. For now, let’s dive into the main rewards of adopting a consistent strength training routine, of at least two to three times a week. It’s important to progressively load yourself with weight that challenges you more than your daily activities too, because that’s where the magic happens. Here’s why: 

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