Strength

Many people think that the most important thing in fitness is cardio. The question I always ask everyone is what are you more likely to need in everyday life, the ability to lift something or the ability to run 5 miles? The answer is always going to be that you need the strength to be able to lift things. For example, this weekend I was on a flight to Phoenix and I noticed that there were several women in their 40's who could not lift their carry-on bags into the overhead compartment. They had to get help from others on the plane. In our lives we are much more likely to have to lift or move something heavy than we to run 5 miles and your training in the gym should reflect the fact that we need strength in everyday life. The most common problem I see with newcomers to the gym is that they are too weak. Just remember that muscle mass not only protects your immune system but it is also much more metabolically demanding thus it allows you to burn more fat.

Workout of the Day
Strength Routine