51 Reasons You Should Resistance Train
What is resistance training? Simply put, resistance training is performing an action against a force. Whether that is picking up a backpack, lifting a dumbbell, or doing a push-up so long as there is some external resistance that you are trying to move, you are resistance training.
Why do it? Here are just a few reasons.
Get stronger.
Lower your blood pressure.
Reduce your risk of falling.
Supplement your cardio.
Reduce your risk of chronic overuse injuries.
Reduce your risk of acute injuries.
Strengthen your tendons.
Reduce your risk of osteoporosis.
Reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes.
Reduce your body fat percentage.
Increase your muscle mass.
Improve your physique.
Complete yard tasks with more ease.
Reduce back pain.
Prevent back pain from starting.
Improve mobility.
Strengthen hypermobile areas.
Rehabilitate past injuries.
Reduce your risk of heart disease.
Improve your quality of life with aging.
Carry your groceries all in one trip.
Improve sport skill performance.
Improve speed.
Improve agility.
Jump higher.
Improve sleep.
Improve daily energy.
Lose weight.
Gain healthy weight.
Reduce atrophy with aging.
Reduce stress.
Reduce anxiety.
Improve mental health.
Improve productivity.
Improve self-confidence.
Set an active example for others.
Improve balance.
Improve coordination.
Improve independence.
Start the lawn mower in one pull.
Reduce pain from osteoarthritis.
Lower risk of all-cause mortality.
Assist in healthy development.
Reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Reduce the risk of colon cancer.
Reduce the risk of other health conditions.
Reduce arterial build-up.
Open the jar of pickles.
Improve ability to participate in family activities.
Build mental fortitude.
Find your limits.
I have not complied even close to a full list of reasons to start, but I am sure one of these is a good enough reason for you. If you haven’t started yet and just needed a little push I hope something in here sparks your interest to get going!
