Being Strong is So Damn Cool From A St Johns Wood Personal Trainer

Being Strong is So Damn Cool

Strength is the true base for good health, confidence, and a long life.

Every January, many people focus on looks, but research shows that building strength is what really leads to health, confidence, and a longer life. The good news is, looking better comes with it—if you eat well, too.

Before you sign up for another 8-week challenge that pushes you too hard and has you eating too little, let me explain why real strength matters.

Strength Feels Good (Literally)

Lifting weights often boosts your mood and energy by releasing endorphins and helping your cells work better.

Study: Harvard researchers found that strength training reduced anxiety symptoms by up to 20–30%, which was sometimes even more effective than cardio for certain groups.

Many therapists now recommend exercise to help people manage depression.

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Strength Builds Confidence

Getting stronger is linked to greater self-efficacy, which means believing you can handle tough challenges.

Study: A review in Sports Medicine found that resistance training can greatly improve confidence, self-esteem, and how capable people feel, no matter their age.

You can see it happen—when someone gets stronger, they start to carry themselves with more confidence.

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Strength = Independence

Having more muscle and strength are two of the best signs that someone will live longer and stay independent.

Study: A 2018 JAMA study found that people with stronger grips had much lower chances of dying from any cause.

Another study in The Lancet found that leg strength is a strong sign of how well someone will move and stay independent as they age.

It also feels great when someone at the store offers to help you lift something heavy and you can confidently say, “I got this!”

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Strength Transforms Your Physique

Building muscle is what actually gives you the definition most people hope to get from just dieting—that’s the “tone” everyone talks about.

Study: Research in the International Journal of Obesity found that people who do strength training keep more muscle and lose more fat than those who only diet, which leads to better long-term results.

Building muscle and strength can really boost your body’s ability to burn fat.

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Bottom Line

If you want to feel better, move better, age better, and yes, look better, strength training is the best tool we have.

Strong is the new cool.

Best of Health

Imran
Results Fitness London