Top 5 reasons to weight train for strength

Strength training involves using resistance (weights) to build muscle and increase strength. It’s often associated with bodybuilding or athletes, but in reality, weight training is beneficial for people of all ages, from teenagers to seniors. A personal trainer is the best person to set you up with a tailored workout and guide you through technique. Here are some of the many reasons why weight training is beneficial for all ages.trainer and client looking in a mirror. client holds dumbells above their head.

Top 5 reasons to go heavy

  1. Builds and maintains muscle mass

As we age, our bodies naturally lose muscle mass. This can lead to weakness, falls, and other health problems. Weight training helps to build and maintain muscle mass, which can improve balance, coordination, and overall physical function. It can also help to prevent muscle loss as we age.

  1. Boosts metabolism

Muscle is more metabolically active than fat, meaning it burns more calories at rest. By building more muscle through weight training, you can boost your metabolism and burn more calories throughout the day. This can be especially helpful for older adults who may be struggling with weight gain and a slower metabolism.

  1. Improves bone density

Weight training places stress on your bones, which stimulates them to grow stronger and denser. This can be especially important for older adults who may be at risk for osteoporosis and bone fractures. By improving bone density through weight training, you can reduce your risk of fractures and maintain independence as you age.

  1. Reduces risk of chronic diseases

Regular weight training has been shown to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. It can also improve cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and insulin sensitivity. These benefits are not just limited to older adults – weight training can help people of all ages maintain optimal health.

  1. Improves mental health

Exercise is known to have many mental health benefits, including reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Weight training in particular has been shown to improve mood, reduce stress, and increase self-esteem. This can be especially important for older adults who may be dealing with loneliness, isolation, and other mental health challenges.

And a bonus reason (we are all about extras)

  1. Enhances athletic performance

Weight training is not just beneficial for older adults – it’s also essential for athletes of all ages. By building strength and power through weight training, athletes can improve their performance in sports and reduce their risk of injury. This is true for both recreational athletes and those competing at a high level.

Don’t wait to do weights!

Weight training is beneficial for people of all ages. It can help to build and maintain muscle mass, boost metabolism, improve bone density, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, enhance mental health, and enhance athletic performance. Whether you’re a teenager just starting out or a senior looking to maintain independence, weight training should be an essential part of your fitness routine.

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Best personal trainers on the Brisbane Northside

When it comes to choosing a personal trainer, it’s important to find someone who is not only knowledgeable and experienced, but also someone who you feel comfortable working with. If you’re looking for a personal trainer in the Brisbane northside area, look no further than Recharged Personal Training.

 

Recharged Personal Training offers a wide range of services, including one-on-one personal training, small group training, and group fitness classes. The trainers are all highly qualified and experienced, with a passion for helping their clients reach their fitness goals. They use a holistic approach to training, taking into account not just your physical fitness, but also your nutrition, lifestyle, and mental well-being.group of people working out in a small neat studio

How to pick the best (personal trainer) from the rest!

One of the things that sets Recharged Personal Training apart from other trainers is our focus on helping clients achieve sustainable results. We understand that quick-fix diets and intense workout plans are not sustainable in the long term, and we work with their clients to create a plan that is tailored to their individual needs and goals. Our personal trainers also provide ongoing support and accountability, making sure that you stay on track and reach your goals. Here are the top three reasons to choose our personal trainers:

  1. Customized Workouts: Personal trainers will design a workout plan tailored to your specific goals and fitness level, ensuring that you are doing exercises that are appropriate for you and will help you achieve your desired results.
  2. Accountability and Motivation: Having a personal trainer hold you accountable for showing up to your workouts and pushing you to work harder can be a great way to stay motivated and on track to reach your goals.
  3. Expertise and Safety: Personal trainers are experts in the field of fitness and can help you avoid injuries by teaching you proper form and technique for exercises.

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Location is everything: Northside convenience

 

Another great thing about Recharged Personal Training is the location of the studio. Tucked off Sandgate Rd in the northside of Brisbane, it is easily accessible, and it offers a clean, spacious, and well-equipped gym. The trainers will also work with you to make sure that you are using the equipment safely and effectively.

 

If you’re looking for a personal trainer in the Brisbane northside area, Recharged Personal Training is an excellent choice. With experienced trainers, a holistic approach, and a focus on sustainable results, we can help you reach your fitness goals and feel your best. 

 

Take the next step towards reaching your fitness goals, contact Recharged Personal Training today to schedule your first consultation. personal trainer and the client of the month, a young blonde woman

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Workout motivation: our top strategies

Finding workout motivation is a struggle for most of our clients at first. Often the underlying reason is more subtle than the excuse provided. Some of our top excuses and the simple rebuttals are:

  • I’m too tired -> exercise will increase energy and improve sleep.
  • I don’t have time -> commit to a regular routine (your session times can change but at least 2 workouts a week) and time will fold itself around this commitment.
  • I’m sick/ injured -> most workouts can be adapted to support injuries and improve your recovery. If you are temporarily sick, you’ll get better or if you have a chronic illness our private studio is the most hygienic way to keep fit and reduce exposure to germs.

Over 15 years in business has proven that Recharged clients rarely get sick and when they do it’s not for long. Excuses are based in fear:

  • Fear that changes will be hard.
  • Fear that you won’t live up to your own expectations.
  • Fear that once you see change happening, you can’t deny that the effort is worth the reward.

We know that starting is hard and consistency is vital which is why Recharged Personal Training has some ingenious policies to keep your workout motivation alive.

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Using psychology to leverage workout motivation.

 

The biggest barrier to your success is your own mind. In the midst of physical effort, you will tell yourself it’s too hard and you can’t do it. This will subliminally limit you when your actual maximum potential hasn’t been met. 

To overcome this, Recharged Personal trainers use the social connection of our clients to lift the ceiling on their effort. We use strategies such as:

  • Monthly challenges to focus clients on a single task (e.g. maximum push-ups) to show incremental improvements. The leader board will show who is at a similar level and motivate clients to improve on their last result and edge ahead of the others.
  • 24 hour cancellation policy to reduce last minute cancellations. A business coach who specialises in personal training suggested a 24 hour cancellation policy to reduce the late evening and early morning ‘sick’ cancellations. We take illness seriously and ask clients to stay home if unwell however most cancellations within 24 hours are avoidance. Removing that excuse has significantly improved client attendance and results. We don’t mess around- you deserve the fitness your higher self is chasing.
  • Late arrival group consequences make your mistake everyone’s responsibility. We used to make late clients do one burpee for every minute they were late i.e 13 minutes equals 13 burpees. Our clients would accept this a little too readily. Now if a client is late, the other clients at the gym have to do the burpees. This may seem diabolical however it is far more effective at ensuring you arrive on time. We may be brutal but great results don’t come easily!

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Let us be the workout motivation you are looking for.

 

Personal trainers are cost effective, accountable coaches to ensure your physical effort is backed up by your mental focus. When your only job is to arrive at the studio on time, you relieve yourself of the mental load and inner fight. The savings on a weekly gym membership are lost when you spend the week battling your own excuses. We accept no excuses! Sign up today and relax into the health and fitness you’ve been chasing.two women side by side on rowing machines while other people workout on gym equpiment in the background

Make the call to Recharged Personal Training now!

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