{"id":19139,"date":"2020-10-06T09:40:12","date_gmt":"2020-10-06T07:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/?p=19139"},"modified":"2025-09-28T09:00:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T09:00:03","slug":"strength-training-for-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/fr\/sportstyle\/strength-training-for-women\/","title":{"rendered":"Entra\u00eenement musculaire pour les femmes"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- post header -->\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumn\">\n    <div class=\"col breadcrumb\">\n        <a href=\"\/fr\/\">Accueil<\/a>\/\n        <a href=\"\/fr\/category\/sportstyle\/\">Sportstyle<\/a>\/\n        Entra\u00eenement musculaire pour les femmes\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row rowPostHeaderImage headerImageAnim\">\n    <div class=\"scrollAnim\" \n        id=\"postHeaderImage\"\n         style=\"width:100%;position:relative;overflow:hidden;        aspect-ratio:2        ;\" >\n    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A black female practicing strength training for women\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/krafttraining_H.jpg\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%; 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En r\u00e9alit\u00e9, plus on commence t\u00f4t, mieux c'est. L'entra\u00eenement musculaire dans la vingtaine ou la trentaine contribue \u00e0 renforcer la densit\u00e9 osseuse, la masse musculaire, le m\u00e9tabolisme, la confiance en soi et fait de l'entra\u00eenement musculaire une habitude non n\u00e9gociable tout au long de la vie. Bien que l'entra\u00eenement cardiovasculaire ait ses avantages, il n'est tout simplement pas suffisant. <strong>il n'y a pas de substitut \u00e0 l'entra\u00eenement musculaire<\/strong> pour les femmes.<br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><br\/>Il est donc temps de remettre les pendules \u00e0 l'heure. Explorons <strong>pourquoi il est vital pour les femmes de devenir fortes<\/strong>:<br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/><strong>Am\u00e9liore l'humeur, l'endurance et l'\u00e9nergie <\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/>Comme d'autres formes d'exercice, la musculation entra\u00eene la lib\u00e9ration d'endorphines, l'une de nos \u2018hormones du bonheur\u2019 naturelles, associ\u00e9e \u00e0 une activit\u00e9 bas\u00e9e sur la r\u00e9compense. Les endorphines sont responsables de la sensation de bien-\u00eatre post-entra\u00eenement et de l'augmentation de l'\u00e9nergie tout au long de la journ\u00e9e apr\u00e8s une bonne s\u00e9ance d'entra\u00eenement. On a \u00e9galement constat\u00e9 que l'entra\u00eenement avec des poids et halt\u00e8res avait des effets significatifs sur la sant\u00e9. <strong>r\u00e9duire les sympt\u00f4mes de la d\u00e9pression l\u00e9g\u00e8re \u00e0 mod\u00e9r\u00e9e<\/strong> et des \u00e9tudes sugg\u00e8rent que l'impact sur la d\u00e9pression s\u00e9v\u00e8re pourrait \u00eatre encore plus important.<br\/>\n<br\/><strong>Am\u00e9liore la qualit\u00e9 du sommeil <\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/>Il est d\u00e9montr\u00e9 que l'entra\u00eenement musculaire <strong>am\u00e9liorer la qualit\u00e9 du sommeil.<\/strong> (Le sommeil \u00e9tant le ma\u00eetre mot, ce seul point devrait inciter toutes les femmes \u00e0 se rendre en masse dans la salle de musculation). Une bonne nuit de sommeil contribue \u00e0 am\u00e9liorer la fonction immunitaire, la composition corporelle, l'humeur, la m\u00e9moire, la capacit\u00e9 \u00e0 g\u00e9rer le stress, l'\u00e9nergie et le bien-\u00eatre \u00e9motionnel.<br\/>\n<br\/><strong>Am\u00e9liore la densit\u00e9 osseuse <\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/>Les femmes sont plus expos\u00e9es au risque d'ost\u00e9oporose. <strong>les os deviennent fragiles et cassants en raison d'une baisse rapide des \u0153strog\u00e8nes apr\u00e8s la m\u00e9nopause.<\/strong> En bref, plus les os sont denses et solides pendant la vingtaine, plus la densit\u00e9 osseuse est \u00e9lev\u00e9e lorsque la perte osseuse commence \u00e0 se produire. L'entra\u00eenement en force est important \u00e0 partir de la trentaine pour minimiser la perte osseuse et maintenir la densit\u00e9 osseuse, la structure, la force et les performances fonctionnelles - et bien que cela semble peu excitant, le maintien de ces \u00e9l\u00e9ments est un \u00e9norme gain de sant\u00e9 pour les femmes.<br\/>\n<br\/><strong>R\u00e9duire l'anxi\u00e9t\u00e9 <\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/>Des \u00e9tudes montrent qu'un entra\u00eenement de r\u00e9sistance d'intensit\u00e9 faible \u00e0 mod\u00e9r\u00e9e (moins de 70% d'une r\u00e9p\u00e9tition maximale) peut <strong>aider \u00e0 r\u00e9duire l'anxi\u00e9t\u00e9.<\/strong> La peur et l'inqui\u00e9tude parfois \u00e9crasantes associ\u00e9es \u00e0 l'anxi\u00e9t\u00e9 peuvent \u00eatre paralysantes et on estime qu'elles touchent une femme sur trois. Les r\u00e9sultats sugg\u00e8rent que l'entra\u00eenement musculaire peut m\u00eame \u00eatre b\u00e9n\u00e9fique dans la gestion clinique de l'anxi\u00e9t\u00e9.<br\/>\n<br\/><strong>Un m\u00e9tabolisme et une masse musculaire sains <\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/>Le vieillissement s'accompagne d'une diminution naturelle de la masse musculaire et du m\u00e9tabolisme, ainsi que d'une augmentation de la consommation d'alcool. <strong>la prise de poids associ\u00e9e apr\u00e8s la fin de la vingtaine.<\/strong> Bien qu'il n'ait pas \u00e9t\u00e9 prouv\u00e9 qu'un entra\u00eenement musculaire r\u00e9gulier et constant augmente le m\u00e9tabolisme en vieillissant, il a \u00e9t\u00e9 d\u00e9montr\u00e9 qu'il aide \u00e0 maintenir le m\u00e9tabolisme et la masse musculaire, ce qui est extr\u00eamement b\u00e9n\u00e9fique.<br\/>\n<br\/><strong>Am\u00e9lioration de la qualit\u00e9 de vie, de la confiance et de l'assurance <\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/>L'am\u00e9lioration de la sant\u00e9 physique et \u00e9motionnelle signifie que l'entra\u00eenement musculaire am\u00e9liore naturellement la qualit\u00e9 de vie. \u00catre capable de mieux bouger sans restriction ou sans se sentir \u201cfaible\u201d peut sembler banal, mais c'est une source d'autonomie et d'utilit\u00e9. \u00catre capable d'ouvrir des bocaux, de d\u00e9placer des meubles ou de soulever un sac lourd pour le mettre dans un casier a\u00e9rien, par exemple, apporte une grande satisfaction. <strong>le sentiment d'ind\u00e9pendance,<\/strong> la capacit\u00e9 de se d\u00e9brouiller seul dans la vie de tous les jours. D'un point de vue physiologique, le d\u00e9veloppement et le maintien de la masse musculaire sont associ\u00e9s \u00e0 une meilleure posture et \u00e0 de meilleurs mouvements, ce qui se traduit par une plus grande mobilit\u00e9 et une r\u00e9duction des blessures et des chutes.<br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><br\/><strong>Commencer<\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/>Que vous ayez 20 ou 60 ans, le meilleur moment pour commencer \u00e0 faire de la musculation, c'est maintenant. Les avantages pour votre sant\u00e9 physique et \u00e9motionnelle \u00e9tant nombreux, cela vaut la peine de s'engager \u00e0 soulever r\u00e9guli\u00e8rement des poids. Prenez le temps d'apprendre la bonne technique, soyez patient et renforcez votre confiance en vous. <strong>cette habitude doit \u00eatre conserv\u00e9e toute la vie.<\/strong> En vous entra\u00eenant 2 \u00e0 3 fois par semaine, vous pouvez profiter de l'am\u00e9lioration imm\u00e9diate de votre humeur, de votre \u00e9nergie et de la qualit\u00e9 de votre sommeil, tout en sachant qu'\u00e0 long terme, vous serez une femme plus heureuse, plus s\u00fbre d'elle et plus forte.<br\/>\n<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row contact box -->\n<div class=\"gradient3\">\n<div class=\"row rowTwoColumnsNarrow spacing articleText\" >\n    <div class=\"col\" style=\"height: 100%;display: grid;align-items: self-end;padding-bottom: 50px;\">\n        <div class=\"\">\n            <h2 data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\">Id\u00e9es, commentaires ou questions ?<\/h2>\n            N&#8217;h\u00e9sitez pas \u00e0 nous le faire savoir !<br\/><br\/>\n            <a href=\"mailto:CATchUp@puma.com\"><span class=\"buttonSec\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\">\u00c9crire un courriel<\/span><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col\">\n        <div class=\"bgimage\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1.2735849056604; background-image: url('\/wp-content\/themes\/puma-catchup-theme\/public\/img\/contact_box.png'); background-size: cover;background-position: 50% 50%;width:100%\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row image single -->\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnNarrow spacing\">\n\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t<div class=\"0 scrollAnim\" \n\t    \n\t     style=\"Narrow;position:relative;overflow:hidden;\t;\" >\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"In Collaboration\"\n\t    class=\"\"\n\t    src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/HP_M.jpg\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;\t    object-position: 58% 39%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n\t    <\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"descr\">Hannah Porteous est une entra\u00eeneuse personnelle et une coach en bien-\u00eatre bas\u00e9e \u00e0 Sydney, en Australie. Elle est la fondatrice de la communaut\u00e9 de femmes #PARKSWEAT (www.parksweat.com) et des Sydney Trail Sisters (@sydney_trail_sisters).<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>En tant qu'entra\u00eeneur, si je pouvais avoir un pouvoir magique, ce serait de donner \u00e0 toutes les femmes la confiance et les connaissances n\u00e9cessaires pour commencer l'entra\u00eenement musculaire.<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":19144,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_top_article":false,"is_featured_article":true,"EasyPostViewCounter":1046,"meta-headline":"Strength Training for Women","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"class_list":["post-19139","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sportstyle"],"fullData":{"ID":19139,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2020-10-06 09:40:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-06 07:40:12","post_content":"<!-- wp:puma\/row-post-header {\"image\":{\"id\":19144},\"headline\":\"Strength Training for Women\",\"content\":\"Why getting STRONG should be non-negotiable\",\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;span class=\\u0026quot;textStyle_intro\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;As a trainer, if I could have one magic power it would be to give all women the confidence and knowledge to start strength training.\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Strength training for women is important\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;While consistent strength training is shown to have life-changing physical and emotional health benefits, it\\u0026rsquo;s estimated that \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;less than 20% of women regularly lift weights.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; (With so many conflicting messages in the media, reassuring women that strength training won\\u0026rsquo;t make them \\u0026ldquo;bulky\\u0026rdquo; is a weekly conversation). In reality, the earlier you start, the better. Strength training in your 20s or 30s helps build bone density, muscle mass, metabolism, confidence, and self-belief, and solidifies strength training as a life-long, non-negotiable habit. And while cardiovascular training has its benefits, it\\u0026rsquo;s simply not enough \\u0026ndash; \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;there is no substitute for strength training\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; for women.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;So, it\\u0026rsquo;s time to set the story straight. Let\\u0026rsquo;s explore \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;why becoming strong is vital for women\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;:\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Improves mood, stamina and energy \\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Like other forms of exercise, strength training results in a release of endorphins, one of our natural \\u0026lsquo;happy hormones\\u0026rsquo; that is associated with reward-based activity. Endorphins are responsible for that post-workout buzz and the lift in energy throughout the day after a solid training session. Weight training has also been found to significantly \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;reduce symptoms of mild-moderate depression\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; and studies suggest that the impact on severe depression may be even greater.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Increases sleep quality \\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Strength training is shown to \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;improve sleep quality.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; (Sleep rules all, so this point alone should get every woman flocking to the weights room). A good night\\u0026rsquo;s sleep helps to improve immune function, body composition, mood, memory, ability to deal with stress, energy and positive emotional wellbeing.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Improves Bone Density \\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Women are at greater risk of developing osteoporosis, where \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;bones become brittle and fragile due to a rapid decline in estrogen post menopause.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; In short, the more dense, strong bone you can build through your 20s, the higher the bone density is when bone loss starts occurring. Strength training is important from your 30s onwards to minimize bone loss, and maintain bone density, structure, strength and functional performance\\u0026mdash;and although it sounds unexciting, maintenance of these elements is a huge health win for women.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Reduces Anxiety \\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Studies show that resistance training of low-to-moderate intensity (less than 70% of one repetition maximum) can \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;help to reduce anxiety.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; The sometimes overwhelming fear and worry associated with anxiety can be crippling and is estimated to affect 1 in 3 women. Findings suggest that strength training may even be beneficial in clinical management of anxiety.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Healthy metabolism and muscle mass \\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;As we age, there is a natural decline in muscle mass and metabolism plus an \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;associated weight gain after our late 20s.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; Although regular and consistent strength training hasn\\u0026rsquo;t been proven to increase your metabolism as you age, it has been shown to help maintain metabolism and muscle mass which is of huge benefit.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Enhances quality of life, confidence and self-belief \\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Improved physical and emotional health means that strength training naturally enhances quality of life. Being able to move better without restriction or feeling \\u0026ldquo;weak\\u0026rdquo; may sound trivial however it is empowering and very useful. Being able to open jars for yourself, move furniture or lift that heavy bag into an overhead locker, for example, brings a \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;sense of independence,\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; the ability to do things for yourself in everyday life. 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In reality, the earlier you start, the better. Strength training in your 20s or 30s helps build bone density, muscle mass, metabolism, confidence, and self-belief, and solidifies strength training as a life-long, non-negotiable habit. And while cardiovascular training has its benefits, it\\u0026rsquo;s simply not enough \\u0026ndash; \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;there is no substitute for strength training\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; for women.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;So, it\\u0026rsquo;s time to set the story straight. Let\\u0026rsquo;s explore \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;why becoming strong is vital for women\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;:\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Improves mood, stamina and energy \\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Like other forms of exercise, strength training results in a release of endorphins, one of our natural \\u0026lsquo;happy hormones\\u0026rsquo; that is associated with reward-based activity. Endorphins are responsible for that post-workout buzz and the lift in energy throughout the day after a solid training session. Weight training has also been found to significantly \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;reduce symptoms of mild-moderate depression\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; and studies suggest that the impact on severe depression may be even greater.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Increases sleep quality \\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Strength training is shown to \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;improve sleep quality.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; (Sleep rules all, so this point alone should get every woman flocking to the weights room). A good night\\u0026rsquo;s sleep helps to improve immune function, body composition, mood, memory, ability to deal with stress, energy and positive emotional wellbeing.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Improves Bone Density \\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Women are at greater risk of developing osteoporosis, where \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;bones become brittle and fragile due to a rapid decline in estrogen post menopause.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; In short, the more dense, strong bone you can build through your 20s, the higher the bone density is when bone loss starts occurring. Strength training is important from your 30s onwards to minimize bone loss, and maintain bone density, structure, strength and functional performance\\u0026mdash;and although it sounds unexciting, maintenance of these elements is a huge health win for women.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Reduces Anxiety \\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Studies show that resistance training of low-to-moderate intensity (less than 70% of one repetition maximum) can \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;help to reduce anxiety.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; The sometimes overwhelming fear and worry associated with anxiety can be crippling and is estimated to affect 1 in 3 women. Findings suggest that strength training may even be beneficial in clinical management of anxiety.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Healthy metabolism and muscle mass \\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;As we age, there is a natural decline in muscle mass and metabolism plus an \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;associated weight gain after our late 20s.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; Although regular and consistent strength training hasn\\u0026rsquo;t been proven to increase your metabolism as you age, it has been shown to help maintain metabolism and muscle mass which is of huge benefit.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Enhances quality of life, confidence and self-belief \\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Improved physical and emotional health means that strength training naturally enhances quality of life. Being able to move better without restriction or feeling \\u0026ldquo;weak\\u0026rdquo; may sound trivial however it is empowering and very useful. Being able to open jars for yourself, move furniture or lift that heavy bag into an overhead locker, for example, brings a \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;sense of independence,\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; the ability to do things for yourself in everyday life. 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