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How Weightlifting Can Improve Your Life

It’s not just for bodybuilders and meatheads you know.

Ryan J
6 min readOct 3, 2019
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There’s no denying that a regular exercise routine is a basis not only for keeping your physical health in check, but it can also do wonders your mental health as well.

Did you know that just 2hr and 30 minutes of aerobic activity per week, for adults, is all that is required to start noticing substantial health benefits in your day to day life? As mentioned here in this article from the U.S Department of Health.

Benefits that can leave you feeling fantastic inside and out.

As you begin to lead an active and healthier lifestyle you will find yourself feeling more confident as you go about your daily routines.

You may also notice a drop in weight if you decide to match your diet to your work out routines and it’s not uncommon to experience a boost in energy as well as an increase in productivity.

Even with such a small amount of weekly exercise, the chances of developing diabetes, cardiovascular disease or metabolic syndrome are all reduced as is the risk of having a stroke later in life.

In fact, according to new research discussed in Medical News Today, it’s never too late to get started and feel the positive effects of an active…

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Ryan J
Ryan J

Written by Ryan J

Writer from Northern Ireland 🍀 | Based in Sydney 🦘 | Exploring life, ideas, and stories worth telling.

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