Finding Your Why: Discovering Your Motivation for Fitness
Discovering your "why" in fitness transcends superficial goals, tapping into core values like mental clarity and long-term health. Reflecting on your ideal self and aligning activities with your values transforms exercise from a chore to a path of personal growth. Regularly revisiting this motivation, and sharing it with an accountability partner, ensures sustained commitment and a more fulfilling fitness journey.
Strength Training and Increased Sex Drive: A Winning Combination
Strength training can boost sex drive. This is due to hormonal changes, like increased testosterone, and psychological benefits like improved body image and confidence. Exercises like squats and deadlifts are particularly effective. Incorporating strength training into your routine, along with a healthy lifestyle, can maximize these benefits. A holistic approach to sexual health is important.
Stress Management and Exercise: How to Reduce Anxiety and Boost Mood
“Exercise gives you endorphins, endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don’t kill their husbands.”*
As a strength coach, I see firsthand how exercise transforms not just bodies, but minds too. We all know physical activity is good for us, but sometimes the why gets lost in the shuffle. Let's talk about something many of us grapple with: stress. And how, specifically, exercise can be a powerful tool in managing it.
Beyond Aesthetics
Strength training, often associated with bodybuilding, offers a wealth of benefits that extend far beyond aesthetics. While sculpted muscles are a welcome side effect, the true power of strength training lies in its profound impact on both your physical and mental well-being.