18 benefits of weight training - by Train4Strength
- Felipe Weber
- Feb 9
- 3 min read
What are the benefits of weight training? Is going to the gym really that important? Here is a list of 18 benefits of weighttraining:
Weight training is goed for your General Fitness & Health levels. The probability of developing diseases and conditions such as diabetes, heart condition, osteoporosis or osteopenia reduces significantly. Especially women can benefit greatly since they have a higher statistical probability of developing osteoporosis.
A higer BMR Basal Metabolic Rate. BMR indicates how many calories your body burns without doing anything. As your body becomes more muscular from strength training, your body burns more calories at rest.
Neurological Benefits Weight training has a positive effect on your memory, spatial awareness, and cognition. Especially as we age, strength training can partially slow down neurological degradation.
Cardiological Benefits, comparable to cardio. Strength training is good for your heart.
Better Posture. According to some figures, more than 80% of people suffer from poor posture. Headaches, neck pain, and back pain are some posture-related issues that can be improved with strength training.
Higher Self-confidence. Through strength training and its results, people begin to feel good in their own skin. This translates into higher self-confidence in other areas of life as well.
Aesthetic Benefits. In general, people who are fit are considered more attractive than those who aren’t. As long as you don’t go too far and let your appearance become an obsession, you can enjoy a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Strength. Strength training makes you stronger. By training, your muscle fibers (especially type 2 fibers) can be maintained throughout old age. Older adults often struggle with falling or dropping things from their hands. This can be prevented through strength training.
Energy. Strength training leads to higher energy levels, which benefits both your work and personal life.
Social Benefits. Weight training is often practiced in a gym, where other people with similar goals are also working out. It’s an opportunity to make like-minded friends. In a world where many people struggle with loneliness, strength training can help with this.
Mobility and Balance. Strength training helps you remain mobile even as you age. It challenges not only your muscles but also your coordination.
Higher Sense of Well-being. All the previously mentioned benefits, along with being goal-oriented and disciplined, contribute to a higher sense of well-being.
Lower Chance of Injuries. Because you are accustomed to moving your body into various positions during strength training, the chance of injuring your back while lifting a box (for example) is significantly lower.
Motivation. Achieving training results motivates you to also be healthy and do your best in other areas of life. Examples: You are less likely to eat unhealthy foods, you’re motivated to quit smoking, or you might take a course to work on yourself.
Fat Loss. A benefit of strength training is that you burn more calories during your workouts. This can be a helpful tool in combination with a diet. By developing muscle, the ratio of muscle to fat in your body changes. With a healthy body fat percentage, your body becomes more efficient.
Mental Health. Strength training is a proven tool for reducing stress and anxiety and promotes the production of endorphins.
Flexibility. It won’t make you as flexible as dedicated stretching such as yoga, but strength training gives you all the flexibility you need in life, especially when you train with a full range of motion.
Sleep Quality. Your sleep quality improves when you regularly engage in strength training. Good sleep quality promotes your health like nothing else—your immune system, your heart, and also your emotional and mental health.
Learn how you too can enjoy the benefits of strength training. Contact Train4Strength for personal training.