Strength is FREEDOM

Muscle is medicine.

Do you want to live longer and stronger? Build Muscle.

For most people, strength is performance, lifting heavy weights, moving fast, and enduring difficulty.

But strength is also freedom.

The science is clear - muscle mass is directly tied to how long (and how well) we live.

We talked about this the other day with Paulina and we are both very passionate about strength training in our own ways.

She was honest with herself and said: "I don't particularly enjoy doing it. But I know the consequences of not doing it. I want to be that person when a friend asks me to get up and hike a mountain I don't need 2 months of training for it first. I want to go for a bike ride in the countryside. I want to be able to run around with my nephews and nieces."

For me, it's a bit different. Doing the actual work feels rewarding and I just enjoy the process. I enjoy the challenge and the pain that comes with it. It's probably due to me growing up playing competitive sport and training has been such a big part of my life and who I am.

What does working out feel like for you?

That being said, you don't have to always enjoy it. In reality, most workouts don't feel particularly good. The ratio is more like:

10% of workouts feel amazing, crushing it, strong and on top of the world
10% of workouts feel terrible, everything feels too heavy and you just don't want to be there
80% of the workouts are neither here nor there. They are just okay.

As you can tell from the ratio, those neutral workouts are the ones that make the biggest difference becuase they make up the majority.

The problem

Muscle mass declines 3-8% per decade after 30, accelerating after 60. This leads to weakness, falls, insulin resistance, and higher mortality.

A solution

Strength training maintains lean mass, improves glucose regulation, and increases functional independence. 

Benefits

High muscle mass = 40% lower risk of all-cause mortality.
23% lower risk of cardiovascular disease in strength-training adults.
Up to 30% reduction in type 2 diabetes risk.

My approach

Progressive strength training is designed for the specific needs of individuals to make sure you're training the way that works for you.

Movements that focus on building more muscle mass and full body strength. Explosive movements, compound lifts, core work.

Progress you can see and feel.

Muscle isn't just for performance. It's a protection, it's investment, it's freedom.

Workout of the day:

If you want to take your fitness to the next level and you're struggling to stick to a workout plan, not sure where to start, and would like support to get you through the tough times. It sounds like you could benefit from online coaching.

Reach out and let's have a chat!

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