4 Reasons Strength Training Is Important for Women
I know lots of women feel weird about heading over to “that part of the gym”.
By “that part” I mean the free weight area.
I want to help change that.
There are many reasons strength training for women is actually more important than it is for men, so let’s talk about four of them.
1. Strength. We have a motto at our gym. We never want to be the person who has to say “Yes” when the cashier asks if we need help to our car. If we want to live independent lives, we have to have some physical strength. We don’t have to be able to lift 500 pounds, but when I hear our female members tell me they could carry a bag of soil to their backyard by themselves when previously they had to wait for help, it really makes me smile.
2. Healthy bones. A big issue women face is osteoporosis. This is a condition where their bones become fragile and weak. You can obviously see how that would be a problem. Strength training is a great way to prevent this.
3. Focus on you! Another problem is time. Women, and mothers, in particular, tend to put themselves last. Strength training can be a great way to, not only get physical benefits but emotional ones! Taking some productive time for yourself will make you a better mom, wife, and friend, and believe me, anyone who cares about you wants that for you, too.
4. Self-Appreciation. I don’t have to go into how damaging women’s images in the media can be. We all know that. It’s a deep-seated issue. I’ve seen strength training help many women feel so much better about themselves. When they realize they’re more than just a number on a scale or a pants size they can start to see how amazing they are without having to conform to someone else’s standards. When you’re able to do things in the gym you couldn’t do before, it is an incredible and empowering feeling.
These are just a few reasons but, of course, there may be more depending on each person. The empowerment and confidence women get from strength training can be life-changing.
