Lifting Weights & Resistance Training: Building More Than Muscle
Lifting weights has gained popularity and momentum, with science and medicine now affirming what gym rats have known for years.
Lifting weights and building muscle fundamentally changes both our body and our life.
It changes our body because at the cellular level, muscle introduces a new, healthy, vibrant energy source to the body.
It gives us energy, as well as requiring energy (aka calories).
Muscle is alive—it has needs, radiates energy, and transforms how we move through the world.
But lifting weights doesn’t just build muscle; it builds you.
It changes our life, but not just by sculpting our body.
With every rep, we are building more than muscle.
We are building an internal fortitude and a strength of character that extends far beyond the gym.
We are strengthening our resilience, fortitude, and discipline in our regular everyday life.
Lifting weights is a daily personal development practice that shows us the value of consistency and investing in ourselves.
Redefining Strength and Femininity
There’s something profoundly empowering about women who lift weights.
It challenges incorrect ideas of femininity.
Ideas that extend far beyond the physical.
As you lift, you’ll notice changes in your confidence, energy, and mental clarity.
Resistance training is a daily habit of death and rebirth, resilience and regeneration.
For women, this practice can awaken our feminine Divinity.
Embodying the knowing that feminine grace is founded on strength, not fragility.
The feminine personification of precious yet strong.
Femininity and strength don't just coexist, they are twin flames that when united, reach Goddess status.
The Alchemy of Strength Training
As you lift, you’ll notice changes—not only in your physique but also in your mindset, energy, and overall presence.
It’s a transformation that’s impossible to ignore.
It is alchemy: turning effort into strength, and strength into a powerful energy that carries into every aspect of life.
Never forget…strong backs don’t break.
Period.
So,if you’re considering strength training, do it!
And if you’re unsure where to start, here’s some advice to set you up for success:
Practical Tips for Getting Started
If you’re ready to begin your strength training journey, here are some foundational tips to help you succeed:
Find a Qualified Trainer
A certified trainer can tailor a program to your goals, whether you’re focusing on functional strength, aesthetics, sports performance, or power. They understand the nuances of muscle types, rep ranges, and how to effectively target different areas of the body. Avoid advice from well-meaning friends, influencers, or gym veterans who may not understand your unique needs. Here is a list of trusted gyms and trainers to support you on your journey!
Prioritize Weights Before Cardio
Lifting requires nutrients and energy. Performing weights before cardio ensures our muscles are fueled and ready to work. Intensive cardio beforehand can deplete our energy stores and compromise our form, reducing the effectiveness of our lifting session and increasing the risk of injury.
Master Your Form
Proper form is crucial. Lifting too heavy or rushing through reps without control can lead to ineffective results or injury. If your form breaks down, reduce the weight or extend your rest time between sets.
Progressive Overload Is Key
To see real change, we need to challenge our muscles by progressively increasing the weight over time. Track your progress and aim to lift heavier or complete more reps by the end of a training cycle. Growth happens outside of our comfort zone.
Embrace Controlled Failure
Effective lifting is progressive. It requires pushing our muscles to their limits. If you’re doing 10 reps, the real work starts around rep 5 or 6, the burn kicks in at 7 or 8. By rep 10, you should reach controlled failure—unable to complete the rep fully but still maintaining proper form. This progression drives growth and results.
Lifting weights is more than a physical act; it’s a portal to self-discovery, empowerment, and transformation.
Our physical transformation is simply the overflow from the internal transformation that had to take place first.
We become the type of person who gets results, before the actual results appear.
And building strength in our body is a celebration of the incredible home our Spirit chose to live in.
So, start lifting, and watch your life transform—inside and out. 💪
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