Benefits of strength training at O’Malley Fitness
Wanting to up your fitness game? At O’Malley Fitness, we understand the value of strength training for not only improving strength, but also for weight loss and general health and wellness.
Strength training at O’Malley Fitness Geelong gym is great for mixing up your fitness routine. Below we’ve listed our top five key health benefits of strength training:
1. Supports bone and muscle health
Incorporating strength training into your regular workouts twice a week at high-intensity levels can improve bone density and strength. This is particularly important for postmenopausal women with low bone mass.
2. Helps to maintain a healthy weight
Although cardio is known for burning fat and achieving weight loss, strength training is great for maintaining a healthy post-weight loss weight. This is because it helps to increase your resting metabolism.
3. Burns more calories
By increasing your resting metabolism, your body will burn more calories throughout your day (not just while exercising). This is because your body demands more energy based on how much you exert/ how hard you work.
4. Supports cardiovascular health
Muscle-strengthening exercise, when performed twice a week, (along with150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise) helps to improve blood pressure.
5. Boosts energy levels and improves your mood
Strength training, like all exercise activity, elevates endorphins. This creates an increase in energy levels and improves mood by having a positive effect on the brain.
Want to start strength training? Our O’Malley Fitness team can help with a tailored program for you or group fitness to help you reach your health and fitness goals. Contact us today!
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Barbell glute bridge: amazing for building strength through the glutes and hamstrings, pushing up through the heels allows for maximal recruitment of these muscle groups.
Single arm/ single leg kettlebell press: builds strength in the upper body while working on full body balance and stability in the legs.
Exercise ball push up: builds strength in the entire upper body while challenging core strength to keep the ball stable.