{"id":5016,"date":"2019-08-28T12:06:21","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T16:06:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corelifemd.com\/?p=5016"},"modified":"2019-09-10T10:24:17","modified_gmt":"2019-09-10T14:24:17","slug":"the-benefits-of-strength-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corelifemd.com\/dev\/the-benefits-of-strength-training\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Strength Training"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Visiting the \u201cweights\u201d side of the gym can be intimidating.\u00a0 Does thinking \u201cI don\u2019t want to hurt myself, and never really know what to do anyway…\u201d sound familiar?\u00a0 Here\u2019s the thing: you don\u2019t need to be lifting heavy weights or performing intense exercises like that bodybuilder in the gym to reap the benefits of strength training.\u00a0 Using just your body\u2019s own weight and\/or light external loads are perfect examples of incorporating resistance exercises that can be used to comfortably challenge the body\u2019s musculoskeletal system.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You might be wondering WHY you should bother with strength training when it comes to a fitness routine, but there are a surprising amount of benefits.\u00a0 Beyond the obvious results of growing stronger and losing weight, we\u2019ve broken down the other major benefits that strength training can positively affect your health!\u00a0 <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]\n

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The Affect of Fitness on Joint Health\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/h2><\/div>
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Bone Density<\/b><\/h5>\n<\/h2><\/div>
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]When muscles are challenged, they create a pulling force on the skeletal system.\u00a0 This \u201cstress\u201d stimulates cells within the bone which are responsible for growth and formation.\u00a0 Our bones adapt to the forces placed upon them, enabling them to become stronger through an increase in overall density<\/span>. <\/span>\u00a0Bone mass peaks around the age of 30 but your bones are constantly \u2018remodeling\u2019 to break down old bone and build new, so it\u2019s important to promote that bone growth no matter what age you are.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]\n
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Joint Friction<\/b><\/h5>\n<\/h2><\/div>
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Motion is lotion!\u00a0 Every joint in your body secretes a fluid to decrease the friction between bones.\u00a0 Inactivity can cause the joint to \u201cdry up\u201d, exacerbating the feeling of stiffness. Movement however, stimulates the release of this fluid which not only decreases friction (and pain!), but nourishes the joint<\/span>.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_image=”1256″ bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]
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Posture and Movement Quality<\/b><\/h5>\n
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<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Developing muscle in proper areas can \u201cbalance the body\u201d by placing joints back into healthy alignment.\u00a0 This alignment is known as Posture and is responsible for evenly distributing forces on our skeletal system.\u00a0 Any disruption in these balanced forces will cause an area of the body to become overactive, forcing joints out of alignment.\u00a0 Misalignment can then lead to limited range of motion, function, and wellness.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]\n
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Weight Management with Exercise<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/h2><\/div>
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Metabolism<\/b><\/h5>\n<\/h2><\/div>
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Metabolism can easily be defined as the amount of calories your body burns when at rest.\u00a0 It\u2019s the baseline for how many calories you as an individual need to survive. A faster metabolism means that more calories are burned while a slower metabolism indicates that less calories are being burned.\u00a0 One of the greatest factors of weight management is your body\u2019s metabolism, so it\u2019s important to understand how yours operates. Resistance training can actually enhance metabolism by growing the amount of muscle you have since muscle consumes more energy than fat when your body is at rest.\u00a0 By taking part in strength training and increasing your muscle mass, your body will increase its own metabolism and burn calories at a faster rate!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]\n
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Energy Expenditure<\/b><\/h5>\n<\/h2><\/div>
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Weight loss is affected by many variables but one thing will always hold true – Calories burned <\/span>must<\/span> exceed Calorie Intake.\u00a0 Effective weight loss strategies include exercise activity due to the effect on increasing the number of calories burned.\u00a0 Daily exercise can create a caloric deficit which contributes to weight loss throughout your week.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]\n
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The Daily Effects of Exercise<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/h2><\/div>
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Decreasing Risk of Disease or Symptoms<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/h2><\/div>
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Exercise affects every system within our body, ranging from the cardiovascular to the endocrine.\u00a0 A lack of activity can negatively impact these systems, which can lead to increased risks, illness, and associated symptoms such as paid as your health is impacted.\u00a0 Being sedentary can cause our hearts to weaken and joints to degrade as the risk for heart disease and arthritis increase.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_image=”1256″ bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]
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Functionality<\/b><\/h5>\n<\/h2><\/div>
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Exercise makes life easier!\u00a0 An inactive lifestyle can make everyday activities such as walking up or down the stairs not only difficult, but painful. We lose what is known as \u2018functionality\u2019 or the ability to perform these day-to-day tasks.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Through resistance training and gaining strength and muscle, our bodies improve in being able to manage these daily movements and overall, feel better. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]CoreLife has a dedicated team of medical professionals, dietitians, and fitness instructors that work together to create the healthiest plan for our patients.\u00a0 Whether you have been struggling with weight issues your whole life, or are looking for a safe, sustainable approach to build a healthier lifestyle, CoreLife creates customized plans to fit your life.<\/span><\/p>\n

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