Introduction
Strength training is a vital feature of physical exercise that is deemed important for the human health. The exercise has numerous benefits that are cardinal for physical and mental health of an individual. Despite the mentioned advantages, most people tend to ignore the exercise due to the belief that it is meant for particular individuals such footballers, weight lifters, soccer players, athletes and other professionals in sports.
Strength training is significant for everybody regardless of age, profession, or gender. Its success depends on proper planning and identification of goals and objectives to be achieved (Thomas 189). This study therefore looks at strength training as one of the essential elements of physical exercise.
Benefits of Strength Training
In addition to the general benefit of improving body performance, strength training has specific advantages which are imperative for the human body. These include increased level of energy in the body, healthy and efficient weight loss, enhanced performance of the digestive system due to improved metabolic processes, reduced level of stress and improved intellectual performance (Kraemer 278).
The exercise is also important in managing the level of depression. Physical body exercise enables the brain to regulate the movement of endorphins which are essential in controlling depression during and after the exercise (Robert and Ross 67).
Strength training plays a vital role in protecting the human body against diseases, for instance, heart disease which is associated with the level of body activity can be easily controlled by physical exercise. Particular functions of the heart such as cardiovascular activities are enhanced through regular involvement in physical exercises such as body training.
Strength training is also important in increasing the performance of respiratory system of the body by improving the functions of the lungs and other respiratory organs. Moreover, exercise reduces the rate of bone infection by strengthening the bones and enhancing the level of bone mineral (Thomas 189).
To realize the above benefits, it is very cardinal to properly organize and plan strength training activity. This should also include identification of the training aims which have to be achieved (Kraemer 278). A good training program should be pursued on a regular basis. It is also important to determine the training activity which is suitable for the body. When selecting the appropriate activity, it is important for one to seek guidance from a professional who can also help in identification of the training objectives (Robert and Ross 67).
Importance of the Topic
As an individual who chose the topic I have learned some lessons that are important for personal life development, for example, I have learned that strength training enhances one’s self confidence, self-esteem and self-worth. Strength training improves the level of self confidence by enabling an individual to acquire a desired body shape and appearance which is important for evaluation of one’s physical abilities (Thomas 189). Moreover, I have also learnt that strength training is very important in reducing the rate of ageing.
The topic discussed in this study will help me make some changes in my lifestyle in order to achieve good health. The changes include increasing the level of participation in physical exercises, seeking guidance from health professionals on the most appropriate physical activity and encourage friends and relatives to participate in strength training. These changes will play an important role improving body energy and health.
Works Cited
Kraemer, William. Science and Practice of Strength Training. Champaign, Ill: Human Kinetics Publishers, 2006. Print.
Robert, Kennedy and Don, Ross. Muscle Blasting: Brief and Brutal Shock Training. Sterling Publishing, 2004. Print
Thomas, Faye. Fit and Well: Core Concepts and Labs in Physical Fitness and Wellness: McGraw Hill 10th Ed, 2008. Print.