29/12/2025
🛡️ **Why Strength Training Matters** 🛡️
Look if you know me well you know I don’t love the gym but I do it for its benefits to allow me to do the things I love! Sport and endurance hobbies…. injury free! There’s no way around it, you need strength exercises into your life as it will significantly lower your injury risk and enhance performance🤔 Let’s break it down the minimum amount you should do for noticeable changes!
1 x Session for maintenance p/week
2 x Sessions for steady progress (mainly what I have done for 20+ years
3 x Sessions for quicker progress (ideal amount)
The body adapts to repetition so 2 is more than enough and allows you to balance it with the other stuff you love!❤️
**What are Compound Exercises?** These are movements that work multiple muscle groups at once—think squats, deadlifts, and bench presses.
**The Benefits:**
1. **Increased Strength:** Building strength in major muscle groups stabilizes your joints, making you less prone to injuries during sports or everyday activities.
2. **Better Coordination:** Compound exercises improve neuromuscular coordination, helping your body move more efficiently and safely.
3. **Bone Health:** They enhance bone density, which decreases the chances of fractures over time.
**Physiological Adaptations:** 😌
- **Muscle Hypertrophy:** Your muscles grow stronger and larger, aiding in injury prevention.
- **Tendon & Ligament Strengthening:** Your body becomes more resilient, providing better support to your joints.
- **Improved Balance & Stability:** As you progress, you’ll notice better control in your movements, reducing the likelihood of falls or strains.
