2. You Can Enjoy Better Coordination and Healthier Joints
Society is facing a huge problem:
We are moving less than ever, and many adults spend their days behind a desk (4).
Unfortunately, as we move less, we stiffen up and become unable to perform even the simplest movement patterns. At some point, even easy activities like walking up a flight of stairs, squatting low, and carrying a few bags of groceries become fitness challenges.
Poor mobility and joint discomfort become increasingly worse, leading to compensatory movement patterns that cause muscle imbalances and elevate our risk of injuries.
The great news is that practising strength training a few times per week promotes good coordination and healthier joints (5). As a result, we reclaim our ability to move freely, our functional fitness improves, and we reduce the risk of aches and injuries down the road.