Last week I had a high school friend – now mother of 2 reach out to me. She was looking at stepping up her training. She’d scrambled to sneak in a bit of exercise over the years.
Some body weight exercises, walking, Pilates and even used a few lighter dB’s about 2 times per week – some weeks 0.
She’d heard the message women need to “build muscle mass and lift heavy” pop up a few times.
What she was doing was great, but didn’t really cover what she was hearing.
Now first off, it’s not that this is particularly important for ‘women’. But typically, men tend to lean into this style of training more.
Paul and I used to work at a commercial gym close to 20 years ago. Back then it was rare to see women venture into the ‘free weights’ area. Honestly, the gym floor used to freeze whenever we saw a strong capable woman under the barbell.
I’m happy to say it’s improved a lot over the years, more and more women are embracing strength training. Especially athletes.
Yet I’ve met plenty of talented, weak, high-level athletes.
Now this goes to show you can perform sports at a high level without strength training.
However, I’ll guarantee you’ll be able to perform at a HIGHER level with it.
As you get stronger and more explosive you can generate more force.
You can move more efficiently on the court/pitch
You can get into positions and shapes that weren’t previously available
You’ll become more robust (especially if you embrace mobility exercises – the forgotten strength)
As PhD sports physiology Derek Wilcox says:
“It’s not about replacing skill work. It’s about building an engine that powers it.”
So maybe you’re like my friend.
Doing a little here and there, knowing it’s not enough.
ESPECIALLY (hate to say it), as you’re a little older now.
Let’s jump on a quick call together. I’ll breakdown the in’s and out of our program. Explain why it’s been so successful for people just like yourself & see if it’s a good fit for you and your goals right now.
Hope to speak soon.
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