Development of good movement patterns
70% of adults deal with chronic neck, back, knee, or shoulder pain. Overall, musculoskeletal pain and other associated syndromes are the leading cause of disability globally. Most of the time, these types of pains are the cause of faulty movement patterns. Strength training helps target underactive muscle groups, and also helps to improve the movement patterns that could significantly decrease musculoskeletal pain.
Improvement of self-confidence
Poor body image is integrated into younger and older women—mainly thanks to social media and pressure from society. Strength training has shown to improve women’s perceptions pf their body image, and overall improve self-esteem. Strength training can help women focus their goals on increasing their strength, rather than lowering the number on the scale.
Increasing resting metabolic rate
Resting metabolic rate is the amount of energy that your body needs to function while at rest. Basically, it is the amount of calories that is burned when your body is at rest. Strength training and building muscle will increase the resting metabolic rate because your muscles require more energy.
Decreased risk of metabolic syndrome
Diabetes and heart disease are prevalent throughout the United States. 8.6% of adults in the U.S. have type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. These two conditions can develop because of metabolic dysfunction and inflammation in the body. That being said, strength training can dramatically improve insulin sensitivity, metabolic efficiency, and reduce inflammatory markers in the body.
Improvement of bone mineral density
One out of three women will experience a fracture that is osteoporosis related. Osteoporosis is characterized by decreased bone mass and overall weakened bones. This could lead to increased risk of fractures and possibly immobility. The rate of bone development must exceed the rate of bone reabsorption for the tissue to remain healthy. Exercising regularly forces your bones to adapt by building more bone and becoming denser.