Positive lifting: The power of weights

Lifting weights that feel heavier than what we are used to puts our muscles under a certain degree of stress, which as a result, temporarily weaken them. The body’s natural response to this weakened state is to rebuild the muscles so they are equipped to cope with a similar force put on them in future. Depending on your current level of strength, and individual goals, the level of intensity must be high enough that the body recognizes the need to make strength improvements. Furthermore, the intensity must be repeatedly increased, otherwise the body gets used to it and no additional improvements will be seen. Strength training provides a series of benefits to anyone’s lifestyle. Provided programs are performed safely and with correct technique individuals can boost their metabolism to aid weight loss and management, improve their posture, work and play harder, reduce chances of injury, reduce heart disease, and counteract many of the infirmities that develop with age.

CONTENT BY WILNER FERDINAND