Do you engage in weight training exercises regularly? Weight training, also known as resistance training, is an anaerobic exercise that is not sustainable without rest. Nowadays, an increasing number of people are starting to value weight training, hoping to meet a better version of themselves through it.
What differences can one expect from committing to an hour of weight training, three times a week, over the long term?
Firstly, in terms of physique, compared to those who only perform aerobic exercises and those who do not exercise at all, your muscle definition will be quite pronounced. Not only will you not have the trouble of gaining weight, but your body proportions will also be very attractive. For example, the subtle abdominal lines of men, the charming inverted triangle physique, the thick leg lines, the round and lifted buttocks of women, and the clear waistline – these will attract the envious gaze of many.
However, you also know that such a physique is not easily achieved. Without day-to-day hard training, combined with diet management and self-discipline in daily life, you cannot create such muscle lines.
Secondly, in terms of physical strength, you will find that non-exercisers experience a significant decline in body function and strength levels as they age.
On the other hand, if you persist in weight training, your strength will be quite abundant. You can easily lift a 20KG bag of rice, climb six or seven floors without panting, complete 50 push-ups in one minute, and effortlessly perform 15 pull-ups.
Whether it’s upper body strength or lower body strength, both demonstrate performance beyond what is expected for your age, making many peers envious and viewing you as a逆行者 against the passage of time. But only you know that all these excellent performances stem from your long-term weight training.
Thirdly, regarding health, non-exercisers may experience muscle and bone loss as they age, with various sub-health conditions and underlying diseases emerging, leading to a state of bodily aging. In contrast, your health report will be very good.
Consistent weight training can increase muscle mass, which helps to enhance the metabolic rate, suppress fat accumulation, thereby reducing body fat percentage, and decreasing the risk of obesity-related diseases.
Persistent weight training can also strengthen bone density, preventing issues like osteoporosis, keeping your health index in a very good state, while maintaining youthful vitality.
Fourthly, on a psychological level, today’s life pressures come from all aspects – work, study, family – and can give you stress. You may easily feel the irritability of various people in society, and various negative emotions are not conducive to mental health.
However, those who persist in weight training have stronger stress resistance and more stable emotions. During the fitness training process, the body secretes happiness factors, driving away anxiety, depression, and other negative emotions. Negative emotions are released, and it can also cultivate perseverance and self-discipline, helping to enhance your self-confidence and sense of achievement, contributing to maintaining a positive and optimistic attitude.
