CW’s top 10 reasons why Bodybuilding is awesome!!
Some people that don’t know much about the bodybuilding lifestyle will dismiss it as a vain sport for egotistical narcissists.
Others that have been in the iron game for a few decades or so know that this is not the case AND that the health benefits are extensive to say the least…
1. Hanging on to your muscle mass as you age has been shown to have tremendous anti-ageing properties. The more lean tissue you have the faster your metabolic rate which in turn helps you keep the fat at bay without even trying.
2. Recent studies have shown that retaining muscle as you get older also assists with brain function.
3. Weight bearing exercise also helps ward off the dreaded Osteoporosis by maintaining your bone mass.
4. My doctor informed me recently that weight bearing exercise is even more effective for heart health than cardio itself. It also very effectively lowers your blood pressure.
5. Muscle, tendon and connective tissue is strengthened which in turn supports your joints as you age.
6.Maintaining muscle tone also helps prevent your skin from moving south!
7. Weight training has been shown time and time again to improve one’s self-esteem, reduce anxiety levels and help manage or even shake off depression.
8. The camaraderie and kinship in bodybuilding is very rewarding. Being able to associate with enthusiastic, positive, driven and motivated people has to be good for both the heart and soul.
9. Taking pride in your appearance via bodybuilding might be considered vain but at the end of the day the old adage applies…”Look good, feel good, am good!!”
10. Bodybuilding teaches you great self-discipline which then filters off into other areas of your life. You then just find yourself being more focused and organised.
So to the naysayers, CW says think again and perhaps even consider taking out a gym membership!!
Bodychisel by Craig. 