Strength Training Can Strengthen Your Business

To be at the top of your game today in an ever-changing competitive business environment, it not only takes astute business acumen and exemplary fiscal fitness, but also empowering physical fitness and unwavering self-confidence. While there are many options available for invigorating exercise regimens – from gym memberships to video workouts, Pilates, power walking, jogging and biking – that can help you achieve this, strength training should be a key component.
After the age of 25 our bodies lose a little more than half a pound of muscle each year. That is why we may weigh the same as in high school, but can not fit into the same clothes as the muscle loss in weight has been replaced with the same weight of fat.
In those who do not engage in strength training, a reduction of 5% per decade is typical, and this loss in metabolic function leads to fat gain. As our muscle mass decreases and our diets remain the same, there is less muscle mass to burn the calories so we slowly start to store the unburned calories as fat. Eventually, as we age, our metabolism decelerates, but this and other factors that accompany the aging process can be slowed with significant noticeable results with an appropriate strength training program.
In addition to gaining muscle strength, improving cardiovascular fitness and overall health, and increasing metabolism for optimum fat loss, a regular strength training program also increases endurance, stamina and energy; improves muscle tone, body shape, bone density, and flexibility; decreases tension and stress and reduces injuries. Such a fitness protocol also helps reduce the symptoms of numerous diseases and chronic conditions, such as heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, back pain, osteoarthritis, and depression. It can even help you sleep better!
It is important to start strength training conservatively and progress slowly. Working under the supervision of a certified instructor is key as they will help ensure that your exercise form is correct for maximum results. To begin, you should ask for a sample workout.
Make a commitment to your health, and the health of your business. Start your strength training regimen today.

Gail Case, Owner, SuperSlow ® Zone, home of the SuperSlow® Strength Training Protocol located in Plum Park (141 N.W. 20th Street, Suite H1, Boca Raton)
561.392.3348