How Weight Training Helps? - Personal Trainer Community - Forum

[muscletrainerdh-NSCA CPT]

Hey Gang,

I uploaded this short article to the File Sharing Client Area. I am going to be at a "Business Expo" for a town near me and wanted to create a handout/article that wasn't really sales copy but touted the benefits of weight training.

Could you please look it over and tell me what you think?

Would it motivate you to go to my website and/or hire me as your trainer?

What do you think?

Thanks,

Dave

[muscletrainerdh-NSCA CPT]

Okay it looks like the upload didn't take, so I've pasted the article below:

How Does Weight Training Help?:

Lower My Cholesterol:
There are a few studies suggesting that resistance training may also improve lipid and lipoprotein profiles (Goldberg & Elliot, 1985). Decreases in total cholesterol and LDL-C have been reported for both men and women, with women also showing a significant decrease in triglycerides, from resistance training (Goldberg et al., 1984). However, the alteration of personal lifestyle habits in conjunction with a decrease in body fat and increase in fat-free mass may contribute to these favorable changes.

Resistance training or Strength training of a moderate intensity, sufficient to develop and maintain fat-free weight should be an integral part of an adult fitness program.
One set of 8-12 repetitions of eight to ten exercises that condition the major muscle groups at least 2 days per week

Lower My Blood Pressure:
A study involving 85 senior men and women (average age 65 years) who trained twice a week for eight weeks. Like a study with middle-aged subjects, they performed 20 minutes of similar endurance exercise and 20 minutes of strength exercise.

After two months of training, the seniors reduced their systolic blood pressure from 141 to 134 mm Hg and their diastolic blood pressure from 79 to 75 mm Hg. As with their younger counterparts, the circuit strength training certainly did not hinder and most likely aided the process of lowering blood pressure.

Delay Osteoporosis and Increase My Bone Density:
Research has found that weight training can increase spinal bone mineral density (and enhance bone modeling) by 13 percent in six months. Because you are using weight to perform exercise, your bone density increases and may help delay osteoporosis. This, coupled with an adequate amount of dietary calcium, can be a women's best defense against osteoporosis.

Make Me Stronger So I’m Less Likely To Fall and Injure Myself:
Performing compound lower body movements that mimic everyday activities such as the squat, lunge and step up help develop and strengthen the muscles of the legs and hip which will improve your balance and make you less likely to lose your footing and fall. Strengthening the muscles of the shoulder and rotator cuff will decrease your chances of shoulder impingement from a lifetime of performing repetitive daily tasks.

Exercising for as little as 30 minutes, two times a week can help you improve or prevent the conditions above. Of course you should always see your physician before you start any exercise program and hiring a personal training for proper instruction and a structured exercise plan wouldn’t hurt either!  Visit our website www.exercise2u.com for more info!

[Christina]

Hey Dave,

I haven't spent much time on the forum the last couple of days. I'm on my way to the airport to pick up my husband but I will look over your article when I get home and give you some feedback.

Christina
PS - Your article uploaded. It has to have the site admin's approval before everyone can view it. (Spam control.)

[muscletrainerdh-NSCA CPT]

Thanks Christina!

Looking forward to your input!

Dave

[Christina]

Hey Dave! Sorry for the delay.

Here are a few suggestions:

1. I would change the wording to make it flow a little better. Maybe something along these lines: How can I benefit from a weight training program? 1. Weight training lowers cholesterol, 2. Weight training lowers blood pressure, 3. Weight training delays osteoperosis, 4. Weight training increases strength (Remember, under each subsection's headline will be additional info so it won't look as if you're constantly repeating the words 'weight training')

2. "Like a study with middle-aged subjects, they performed 20 minutes of similar endurance exercise and 20 minutes of strength exercise."
Should it read, "Like THE study..."?

3. Add graphics to make it more visually appealing. Perhaps even add some photos of seniors lifting weights. I have at least one photo of a senior that I can forward to you if you like. Add your logo on there too.

If you need help from a design standpoint let me know and I'll help you out.

Christina