Has this year been challenging for you financially, health-wise, or in your relationships? Are you struggling to adapt to the changes and challenges that seem to continue? The common theme I hear from family, clients and friends these days is ”I need REAL solutions to REAL problems, and I need it NOW!” That is the goal of this short conversation.
REAL solutions from an unexpected source. Science-based Solutions from Inside Your Garage
- The July 25, 2018 issue of Psychology Today presented findings from over 30 different studies. Consistent RESISTANCE TRAINING, whether two days a week or five, helped men or women, young or old, significantly decrease their anxiety and depression. In addition, participants reported feeling significantly better immediately after their workout!
- The 9/01/2020 Washington Post issue published a Journal of Sports Medicine analysis of 16 studies with 992 participants. The finding: resistance training ‘ “ significantly improves anxiety symptoms among both healthy participants and participants with a physical or mental illness.’ ‘
- The June 2018 issue of JAMA Psychiatry reviewed 33 studies involving more than 1,800 people. They discovered that people with mild to moderate depression, who practiced resistance training two or more days per week, reported “significant” reductions in their symptoms, irrespective of strength gains.
I have more studies I researched, they all report the same conclusion.
Real Solutions for REAL Problems
Maybe the colder weather keeps you from walking, jogging, hiking, cycling, swimming or golfing outdoors. Your garage, bedroom, living room or kitchen can be your place to get out of the funk and feel better NOW, not later. Resistance bands are a readily available and affordable way to begin your weight training. Some of my clients began with 15 ounce cans of fruit or gallons of laundry detergent depending on their strength starting point. The point is-start. This is a solution we have total control over in an era of lack of control. Now, not tomorrow, is the day you can make yourself feel significantly better. Will you take this challenge? I certainly hope you will.
Be Well, Be Strong!
I’m Mary Draper, Certified in Applied Functional Science through Gray Institute, also a NASM Personal Trainer, ACE Functional Training Specialist, Pain Free Movement Specialist Level 2, and hold the AEA Water Exercise Certification. I have been in the fitness industry over 30 years, training adults in water and on land.