Empowering Women Through Strength Training: Unlocking Holistic Health Benefits
- rachelleew12
- Jun 2
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 27
As an all-women's fitness facility, we want our clients and members to feel empowered to reach their goals whether that’s focused on aesthetics, improving quality of life, getting stronger, or improving your mental health. The class options that we offer are tailored to women’s needs while also offering variety to switch things up!
Because we care so much about empowering and lifting up one another, we strongly believe in the holistic benefits of strength training for women specifically. Based on industry research, we’ve gathered some of the benefits below. If you have any questions about a specific training plan or how you can reach your goals, our coaches are here and ready to help!
Physical Benefits:
Strength training can help women maintain muscle and bone mass.
Studies have also shown that strength training can improve joint and metabolic health.
Over time, it can increase your total daily energy expenditure.
Consistent exercise improves overall health
Strength training can increase resting metabolic rate and help develop lean muscle.
Strength training has been found to help control blood sugar.
Longevity Benefits:
According to an NPR article, women who strength train two to three times a week have a lower risk of death from heart disease.
Moderate intensity exercise five times a week can help reduce risk of premature death.
Resistance training can help against falls.
Strength training can help address underactive muscle groups which prevents faulty movements that can turn in chronic pain or disability later in life.
Mental and Emotional Benefits:
Can help improve self-confidence.
According to one study, women who completed a strength training program had improved body image and higher self-esteem.
Exercise releases endorphins which are a feel-good chemical.
Taking time to exercise and focus on yourself is positive for mental health.
Participating in group classes or joining a gym allows you to get regular social interaction outside of the home or work.
We love building strong and empowered clients which is part of why we believe so strongly in strength training! Regardless of what form of exercise you choose, so long as you find something that you enjoy and can do consistently, you’ll find results. Our coaches are here to help you try out new things to reach your goals and improve your overall health!
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