Resistance training is often overlooked in favour of cardio and endurance exercises, but it’s just as important for overall health and fitness. Arguably, it’s the most critical factor in fitness. Resistance training is crucial for building strong bones, increasing muscle mass, and boosting metabolism.

But resistance training isn’t just about looking good in a tank top or fitting into your jeans. It also has numerous health benefits, such as reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis. It can also improve your balance, coordination, and flexibility.

So, what exactly is resistance training? It’s any exercise that works against resistance, whether from weights, resistance bands, or even your body weight. The key is to challenge your muscles by working against resistance that is heavy enough to make the last two reps of each set difficult to complete.

But don’t be intimidated! Resistance training doesn’t have to mean lifting heavy weights at the gym. You can start with light weights or resistance bands and gradually increase the weight as you get stronger. And you don’t have to spend hours at the gym either. A full-body resistance training workout can be completed in as little as 20-30 minutes, two or three times a week.

Another great thing about resistance training is that it’s highly adaptable. There are countless exercises and variations to choose from, so you’ll never get bored. And you don’t have to stick to the same routine every time. Mixing up your exercises and the resistance will keep your muscles guessing, which is vital for preventing plateaus and achieving continued progress. That’s why we like to mix it up in our class programming.

So, don’t neglect resistance training if you want to improve your overall health and fitness. It’s a vital component of a well-rounded exercise program and will help you look and feel your best. Grab some weights, resistance bands, or even your body x gravity, and get to work! Your muscles (and your heart) will thank you.”