Let me tell you exactly what you need to do…
Nothing!
Huh?
That’s because on average adults who don’t do strength training on a regular basis can lose 4 to 6 pounds of muscle per decade.
So there you go, fail to more your body in the right way and you will just waste away.
Doesn’t sound good does it?
Of course it’s not that simple…
Muscle is metabolically active, meaning it burns calories even at rest, so the likelihood is, you will actually start storing more body fat over time as you lose muscle.
Plus of course, over time, loss of muscle strength can put everyday activities out of reach—activities such as walking, cleaning, shopping, and even dressing.
You’ll find it harder to cope with and recover from an illness or injury. Your bone density will decrease putting you at risk of fractures.
What I’m telling you here is that actually you need to be strength training twice a week.
You’ll maintain that muscle mass, keep your metabolism running at its current rate or higher, plus you’ll burn calories while you train.
You’ll be stronger, you’ll look better, feel better, have better posture…
You’ll slow the rate of bone loss, of muscle loss…
AND…
There are a host of other advantages like improved blood sugar levels, decreased risk of Ahlziemer’s and dementia, elevated mood…
Often in life what seems like the easy route (doing nothing) has a higher cost longer term.
You can start making a difference to your overall health today with just bodyweight, or simple equipment like resistance bands with as little as 30 minutes twice a week.
So, do you want an easy life now and a hard life later?
Or do you want to challenge yourself now for a better life later?
