You Need Strength Training ! Coming From Your Yoga Teacher

Strength training isn't just about building a more muscular physique; its benefits extend well beyond appearance. As a yoga teacher, I am big fan of encouraging my students do some strength training even if their practices is yoga. Let's explore why incorporating strength training into your routine is vital:

1. Enhances Human Function

   Whether you're lifting heavy objects, climbing stairs, or carrying children, strength is what make your life goes around. Strength training makes everyday tasks easier, improves your quality of life, and reduces injury risk.

2. Boosts Physical Fitness

   Strength is in every sports, wether it's running, tennis, or yoga. Robust neuro-muscular strength elevate your athletic performance, allowing you to enjoy various physical activities.

3. Improves Body Composition

   Strength training increases bone density, joint stability, and muscle growth. It strengthens core muscles supporting your spine, increase mobility and postures. You have more lean body mass and better at fat metabolism

4. Improves Metabolism

   Muscles are your body's primary energy burners. By increasing muscle mass, strength training boosts your basal metabolic rate, meaning you burn more calories even at rest.

5. Build Self-Confidence

   Seeing your body grow stronger and sensing improved capabilities can enhance self-confidence. This empowerment helps you navigate social settings with ease, achieve more at work and improve mental well-being.

6. Health and Longevity

   Regular strength training lowers the risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Besides improving your quality of life but also extends your lifespan. Strength training helps prevent falling and any aging related health risk

I cannot stress enough how me and my client's life improve in all areas of their health with just very little strength training. Strength is not an exercise type, it's a universal quality for human health and performance. If you already have a sports that you love, add one to two days of strength training even if it's short workout would still be very beneficial.