Mental Benefits Of Weight Lifting

You Are Going To Feel Great

Lifting is a mood and confidence booster. Don’t be intimidated by the men or women lifting near you. Chrissie Jacobs, an ASCM-HFI certified personal trainer, nutritionist, gym owner, and women’s physique competitor says, “Weight training can be intimidating.  But remember, the girl next to you isn’t your competition.  The competition is the girl you were yesterday.  Set goals and work towards them one day at a time.”

Jacobs agrees that self-improvement is a great reason to lift, and here are a few other reasons:

Lifting Got Ya Feeling Like She-ra, Princess Of Power

There is nothing more empowering than being a physically strong female. When you push weights, I promise that you will feel powerful. And there is something fierce about a woman who can move a respectable amount of weight.

If you don’t know how to lift properly, invest in a personal trainer for 6-12 sessions. Let them show you how to train properly with weights so that you don’t look neurotic in the weight room and so you don’t put yourself at risk of injury.

If you don’t have money for a personal trainer there are millions of YouTube videos that will walk you step by step on the proper form of ANY exercise that you can think of. You can also find prepared workout routines online or in fitness magazines like FitnessRx or Muscle and Fitness Hers.

Watch out because you’re going to be unstoppable in every aspect of your life once you conquer the weight room Ms. Princess of Power!!

READ Post Workout Nutrition For Weight Lifting Routines

Bad Mood Betty Becomes Good Mood Glenda

Are you pissy and tired after a long day at work? You just want to go home and have a glass of wine?

STOP!

Wine could further your bad mood. Lifting, however, can help your body release endorphins that are natural mood enhancers. Exercise is like a natural form of caffeine. Regular exercise relieves stress, improves memory, helps you sleep better, and boosts overall mood.

You will feel better when you work off that long, stressful day, and you’ll be healthier too.

READ Cardio vs Weight Lifting

Social Hub Where Women Support Other Women

Far too often women are hating on each other and tearing each other down instead of building each other up. No woman lifting in the gym who looks perfect started out that way. Everyone in the weight room had humble beginnings just like you as you start your journey. If you strike up a conversation with a woman in the gym, chances are you will find great comradery. Women who lift have a special bond with one another. They know what kind of work it takes to be a weight room diva, and they respect one another because they understand the effort and the struggle.

Once you become a weight room diva make sure to pass along your knowledge and kindness to those you see embarking on their journey as well.

There is a saying, “Once you start seeing results, it becomes an addiction.” It’s true! Lifting weights is terribly addicting. You will realize you are strong both mentally and physically and probably become a life-long lifter. Make sure that you don’t completely alienate your cardio, but DO get in that weight room and change your fit life.