{"id":13614,"date":"2024-09-25T15:00:40","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T15:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=13614"},"modified":"2024-09-25T15:25:30","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T15:25:30","slug":"a-beginners-guide-to-the-weight-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medexperts.pro\/?p=13614","title":{"rendered":"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to the Weight Room"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lifting at your local gym can be intimidating. Here\u2019s how to get started.<\/p>\n

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The first time I approached the weight room at my local gym, over a decade ago, I froze with fear in the doorway. The maze of complicated-looking equipment \u2014 and the crowd of people who already knew what they were doing \u2014 were immediately intimidating<\/a>.<\/p>\n

After mustering the confidence to ask one of the in-house trainers for a tour, I learned that most weight rooms consist of two main sections: the free weights (dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells) and the machines. You can build a well-rounded routine using one section or a combination of the two.<\/p>\n

Even one strength session<\/a> a week can have a positive impact on your health. \u201cOverall the biggest benefit comes from doing nothing to doing something,\u201d said Lauren Colenso-Semple, a muscle physiologist. Strength training has been shown<\/a> to reduce the risk of all-cause mortality, decrease symptoms of depression<\/a> and minimize fall risks<\/a>, among other benefits.<\/p>\n

Using both machines and free weights can also make it easier to perform daily tasks, by improving your joint mobility<\/a> and range of motion<\/a>. \u201cBeing a stronger and more muscular person makes you a more functional person,\u201d Dr. Colenso-Semple said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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