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And it’s not just our physical health that can benefit massively from exercise, but our mental health too. We’ve all become more aware of mental health and its importance for our overall well-being. And it’s been proven that exercising is one of the very best things we can do for our minds, as well as our bodies. Working up a sweat can not only help us maintain good mental health, but can be transformative in times of poor mental health too. It’s even been shown to have a significantly positive impact on conditions like anxiety and depression. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e2fed8a02c709608a360f/b4cf029a-4e07-47f8-9163-fc6953646a69/IMG_3258.jpg Blog - How to use exercise to boost your mental health - Improves your mood Exercising prompts the body to release endorphins – brain chemicals known as the “feel-good” hormones, because of their powerful ability to relieve pain and stress, and make us feel great. You’ve probably heard of the ‘runner’s high’. Well, this comes down to endorphins. But you don’t need to run to get a boost of the happy hormone for yourself – any type of physical exercise that gets your heart rate up will cause your body to release endorphins, and improve your mood as a result. It doesn’t even have to be cardio. A 2018 meta-analysis showed that resistance training can significantly reduce symptoms of depression. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e2fed8a02c709608a360f/6a73ea39-fb4b-42cc-91c1-1c7d66b5fd5b/IMG_3188.jpg Blog - How to use exercise to boost your mental health - Relieves tension Stress affects far more than just our thoughts. It can cause tension throughout the body, which in turn can lead to tightness, and other uncomfortable physical symptoms like muscle cramps or stomach ache. When stress strikes, rest seems the obvious solution. But when we’re stressed, we often can’t relax fully, and resting can sometimes have the opposite effect. Enter exercise. It may sound crazy, but placing your body under controlled physical stress has been shown to help relieve mental stress – and all that comes with it. Much of this comes down to those glorious endorphins, but exercise also reduces levels of the body’s stress hormones, like adrenaline and cortisol, helping you feel calmer and your mind feel clearer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e2fed8a02c709608a360f/1684098093489-QJNMNV1JA9AVKMBZBH9T/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How to use exercise to boost your mental health - Helps with sleep Sleep is closely connected to our mental and emotional health. So it makes perfect sense that anything that improves our sleep, can help us achieve better mental health as well. According to the Sleep Foundation, exercise can improve both our ability to get to sleep and the time it takes to drop off, as well as the quality of the sleep itself. Getting active also helps us feel more awake in the short-term, therefore reducing daytime drowsiness, which contributes to better sleep come nighttime, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e2fed8a02c709608a360f/1680812259464-A0HYWXOHE443I571H3TU/EllieKeighley-25.jpg Blog - How to use exercise to boost your mental health - Boosts self-esteem Improving fitness through exercise not only benefits our physical health, but can have a hugely positive impact on the way in which we view ourselves. Poor mental health often has links to low self-esteem, and exercise is one of the best ways we know to inspire greater confidence and feelings of self-worth. It’s not all about changing the way you look, either. Sure, regular exercise will improve your body composition, but you’ll feel the effects of training on your self-esteem faster than you’ll see changes in your physique. 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We get it, when you think of strength training – also known as weight training or resistance training – you might picture big, muscly men grunting away in a sweaty gym. But when it comes to strength training for women, we’re here to set the record straight and explain why you’ll benefit from this amazing type of training. So first of all, what is strength training? Well, it means working your body using opposing forces, or resistance. It can involve lifting free weights, or using weight machines to create resistance, but you can also use your own bodyweight to great effect. Examples of key strength training moves include squats, deadlifts, overhead press and bench press. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e2fed8a02c709608a360f/4180660e-1e4d-476a-ac29-cd06a3b642fd/EllieKeighley-57.jpg Blog - Why all women should try strength training - The benefits of strength training for women Developing muscular strength through training has many benefits to women. Being physically stronger helps with so many aspects of everyday life, from carrying shopping bags to lifting up kids. Strength training is also fantastic at helping you manage your weight and build a more toned body, if that’s what you’re after. Cardio has long held the top spot on the podium of weight loss methods, but actually, by increasing your muscle mass, you burn more calories, both during and after your workout. Then there are the wider health benefits. Training with resistance works wonders for our bones, joints and hearts. It increases bone density, which is important when it comes to maintaining strong and healthy bones as we age, and can even lower your risk of osteoporosis, which is especially common in women. Strength training is largely low-impact, too, meaning it’s less taxing for the joints, which also benefit from the support of stronger muscles. Weight training can improve heart health too – a 2019 study* found that people who did an hour of strength training a week had significantly reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, such as a heart attack or stroke. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e2fed8a02c709608a360f/a71b989f-d911-434e-8525-2a2d97a540d1/EllieKeighley-39.jpg Blog - Why all women should try strength training - Busting strength training myths; Myth 1: lifting weights makes women bulky Let’s address the biggest strength training misconception right away. No, working out with weights, or any type of resistance training for that matter, will not make you resemble Arnold Schwarzenegger. It’s very common for women to worry about “bulking up” from lifting weights, and it’s completely understandable, too. But here’s the thing: building significant muscle mass takes a long time, and a LOT of hard work. In fact, it takes years, and incredible levels of commitment to both weightlifting and nutrition. Just ask Ellie, our head trainer at Ellie’s Gym. A muscular physique is just not something you can end up with by accident, we promise. And even women who do put in this sort of consistent effort over a long period of time won’t ever become as “bulky” as a man might – we simply do not have enough testosterone in our bodies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e2fed8a02c709608a360f/339dad8d-4586-40a4-8897-39ce5e6bd74e/EllieKeighley-97.jpg Blog - Why all women should try strength training - Myth 2: strength training prevents weight loss Actually, the opposite is true. Muscle boosts your metabolism, meaning the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn. Plus, strength training is one of the best tools in a woman’s arsenal if her goal is fat loss. You may have heard that “muscle weighs more than fat”, but what is more accurate is that muscle has greater density than fat. After all, a kilo of fat and a kilo of muscle both weigh, you guessed it, a kilo. But the kilo of muscle will take up less space in the body, and look very different to a kilo of fat. This means that by focusing on building muscle, your body composition will change drastically, irrespective of weight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e2fed8a02c709608a360f/f193e129-091c-48c4-af06-7f59cf06de2b/EllieKeighley-93.jpg Blog - Why all women should try strength training - Myth 3: lifting weights can reduce fat in specific areas We hate to break it to you, but it’s not possible to spot reduce fat in any one part of your body, through strength training or any other type of exercise. Sorry. It’s a really common belief that it’s possible to melt away fat from a certain part of the body, and “tone” the muscle instead. Well, sadly fat doesn’t melt, and muscle doesn’t tone. Fat can’t turn into muscle, either. 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It is, somewhat infuriatingly, completely dependent on you, your goals, your schedule and your preferences. But before you roll your eyes in frustration, know that there are general guidelines that you can apply to your own situation, that can help you work out when to workout (sorry). Being clear on your personal goals is the most important factor when planning your workout frequency and training schedule, and this is when having an expert personal trainer (PT) in your corner is so key. Your PT can help you work out your goals (it’s not always easy!) and create a schedule for you to get where you want to be. If you’re going it alone, or you’re still undecided if working with a PT is right for you, try to pinpoint one principle objective for your training. It might be weight loss, or increased strength. You might want to run a marathon, or simply be able to climb the stairs or carry your shopping home without having to stop and rest. Whatever your goal though, we have good news for you. You definitely don’t have to workout every day of week. Phew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e2fed8a02c709608a360f/1681843510893-HQPMD4P3ZKLTMH0RM3LS/unsplash-image-5jctAMjz21A.jpg Blog - How often should you workout to get results? - How often to workout for weight loss The amount of training you should do for weight loss is the amount you can sustain for the long-term. We’re not about quick fixes or fads here at Ellie’s Gym, and healthy weight loss doesn’t happen overnight. It’s much more effective to develop a workout schedule you’ll actually stick to rather than go hell for leather and burn out, or get bored within a couple of weeks. That said, you’ll want to make sure you’re doing enough exercise to have an effect, and to incorporate different styles of training to keep your body on its toes. Working out three times a week is the sweet spot for most people. One of those sessions might be cardio-based, perhaps HIIT or a steady state aerobic activity, such as running or cycling. On the remaining two workout days, resistance training is your friend. You might split this into upper and lower body sessions, or focus on full-body training with different exercises on each day. That leaves four rest days in your week. Believe it or not, these are just as important as your workout days because they allow your body to recover and actually, you know, respond to the effort you’re putting in. To maximise your progress, try including what’s known as “active recovery” on these days, by incorporating gentle movement, such as yoga or a walk. Generally being more active over the course of your week will help with weight loss, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e2fed8a02c709608a360f/1682495816324-IQMEG1MIYGN08N8OIEAY/unsplash-image-bKaS5pM4Rak.jpg Blog - How often should you workout to get results? - How often to workout to build muscle It’s said that muscle isn’t built in the gym, but at home. Say what? Basically, it means that the actual process of growing muscle doesn’t take place mid-squat, but instead happens in response to exercise, while we’re resting at home. So it’s incredibly important to factor in regular rest days between heavy strength sessions, as this is where the magic happens. Training for strength and muscle growth also comes down to finding a schedule you can stick to, because consistency matters just as much as with weight loss. In an ideal world, three to four intense strength training sessions per week will work for most people. These might be split into different targets, such as legs, shoulders, chest and triceps, back and biceps. Or you could divide them into different movement patterns, such as push and pull. A good PT can figure out the best breakdown for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e2fed8a02c709608a360f/1682497786844-QQ6KBLQC3UWE9U8TPLN7/unsplash-image-_6HzPU9Hyfg.jpg Blog - How often should you workout to get results? - How often to workout for general fitness If improving your overall health and fitness is your goal, little (or moderate) and often is the key. The NHS recommends we all do at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week, which works out to be 30 minutes five times a week. The best bit? This can be anything, as long as it gets your heart rate up and you’re enjoying yourself. Aiming for 30 minutes of dedicated exercise five times a week is a great way to boost your general health. It could be brisk walking, jogging, resistance training, HIIT, dancing – whatever floats your boat. Of course, you might also be keen on the idea of losing weight or building strength, and this secondary goal can help you decide how to fill those 150 minutes. It’s always a good idea to mix it up, too. For one thing, it keeps things interesting, and combining a variety of different types of exercise will help you develop a more well-rounded level of fitness, by improving your endurance, strength, flexibility and balance. Count us in. https://www.elliekeighley.com/blog/gym-confidence monthly 0.5 2023-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a6e2fed8a02c709608a360f/1653315736242-78KVZRZ8Y839Q8NBGO3L/E3CBA85B-DD9F-408C-9661-B8BBE06261D6.JPG Blog - How to build your confidence in the gym - 1, Choose a private studio One of the most common reasons for lacking confidence while working out is the fear of being watched or judged by others. 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