Strength training is done for a variety of reasons.  It could be to lose weight, change body shape, prepare for a specific event, rehab from illness or injury, run a marathon, or just improve general conditioning.   Strength training is guaranteed to be involved with these goals in some form.  How much weight should be involved in your training programs and how often?    Strength training including Kettlebells, Medicine balls, free weights and sandbags can all be intimidating.  It is crucial to learn each modality properly prior to engaging with each one of them.  This will avoid injury and frustration which can cause your training to come to a screeching halt.  The current National Physical Activity Guidelines recommends performing 8-12 repetitions of one specific exercise while focusing on one body part (arms, legs, abs, back) at a time.  When performing strength exercises you do not want to rush the movements.  Breathing through each ROM and movement is the key to developing the lean and beautifully sculpted muscles most of us are looking to create.  Challenging your muscles and your mind will help you stay engaged while learning, practicing, and performing proper strength training.   Try not to focus on the amount of weight, rather, focus on what works best for you to attain your goals.  Take time to rest and recover. In addition, eating correctly after strength training will help keep the muscles healthy to help make positive changes.   To quote from Quotereel.com…

“STRENGTH doesn’t come from what you can do, it comes from OVERCOMING the things you thought you couldn’t do.”

 FOCUS.  IMPROVE. TRANSFORM