Is Strength Training Important ?

Why I Write and What You Can Expect Here

When I began thinking about blogging, I wasn’t sure if anyone would care. But writing forced me to organize my thoughts and dig deeper into topics that fascinates me, even more; which are health, nutrition, workouts, art, travel and singing 🎵

Does it make me any expert? No. But it does make you accountable and open to feedback. For me, that’s been a game-changer.

On the flip side, I am open to discussions and corrections which makes us grow knowledge more and more!!. 

Is Strength Training Really Necessary? Let’s Talk.

When it comes to fitness, one question often pops up:
“Is strength training really necessary?”

My take? Absolutely yes. Strength training is essential.
But does that mean cardio is useless? Not at all. Cardio has its benefits, but relying only on cardio might not be the best approach.

Why Strength Training Matters?

Here’s the thing: fitness isn’t just about your heart health. It’s about your muscles, bones, and overall body support system.
Adding just 2–3 strength training sessions a week can make a huge difference in protecting your bones and joints.

Think of muscles as the backrest for your bones. Strong muscles act like shock absorbers, reducing wear and tear when you move, run, or lift. Without that support, bones take the full impact — and over time, that can lead to problems.

Don’t We All Want Strong Bones for Life?

We want our bones to stay strong for as long as possible, right? Strength training is one of the best ways to make that happen.

Many more reasons to say YES for Strength training

1. Metabolic Powerhouse

Cardio burns calories only while you’re doing it, whereas strength training helps build muscle and muscle burns calories 24/7, even when you’re sleeping, relaxing on the couch, watching TV, or doing nothing at all.

So, if you want long-term fat loss, to stay fit, and feel lighter on your feet, you need muscle.

 2. Hormonal Benefits

If you’ve come this far into the blog, then you already understand how important hormones are in our daily life.

Strength training improves insulin sensitivity, helping to keep blood sugar levels stable. It also balances growth hormone and testosterone, which supports better recovery, fat loss, and an overall improved mood.

Over time, strength training also helps reduce cortisol, the stress hormone which means, less stress and less fat stored around the stomach area.

Cardio alone doesn’t offer this full hormonal advantage.

3. Bone Strength & Joint Protection

Bone density naturally decreases with age and this decline is even more noticeable in women after 30.
Strength training stimulates both bones and joints, helping maintain density and reducing the future risk of fractures, back pain, and knee pain.

Have you heard people say, “I didn’t even know I had knees until they started hurting”?

That’s how aging shows up silently — we don’t feel something’s weakening until it starts hurting.
But the good news is, it’s never too late to start strength training.

4. Strength Training Improves Your Cardio Too

A stronger body performs better. You can run faster, play any sport better,  fatigue slower and your body handles physical stress more efficiently. 

As your muscular strength increases, your cardio and sports performance improve as well. 

Note : Cardio strengthens the heart, but it doesn’t build or protect bones the way strength training does.

Bonus Tip:  

Toned Look & Aging Slower

Cardio can make you slimmer, but it doesn’t shape your body.

Strength training, on the other hand:

• Lifts your glutes

• Tightens your waist

• Improves posture

• Defines your arms

That “toned” look isn’t created by running alone, it’s built through strength training.

And it goes beyond just appearance.
After 30, we naturally lose 3–5% of muscle every decade. Strength training slows down or even reverses this process. 

It helps you look younger, move better, and stay stronger and more independent as you age.

Now ask yourself  "don’t we all want to look younger than our age?"

Strength training can help you look 5–10 years younger, and that’s a jackpot many of us wish we knew earlier.

Cardio improves your heart health, but it can’t prevent muscle loss the way strength training does.

Beginners Workouts

If you have read this far, then I believe, somewhere inside you there is already a spark. You might even be thinking, alright this makes sense, but where do I begin. 

You may search for workouts, routines, plans and feel a little lost. It happens to almost everyone on day one.

So let me make it simple for you.

Start with very light weights and pay more attention to your posture than the number of reps. A correct posture will protect you, shape you and give you better results than lifting heavy with sloppy form. If you are unsure, ask a trainer or an instructor at your gym to check your form. 

There is absolutely no embarrassment in learning something the right way. We all start somewhere.

Here are some beginner friendly exercises you can try

1. Bicep curls

2. Shoulder press

3. Chest press

4. Body weight movements like planks, squats and calf raises

5. Lunges

Start slow, stay consistent and you will be surprised by how quickly your body begins to respond. Strength training is not about perfection on day one, it is about progress over time.

NOTE: None of us start as experts. We all begin with shaky hands, light dumbbells and a little confusion about what to do next. But step by step, we grow in strength, in discipline, in self-belief and in patience of not letting it go, thinking it doesn't work.

 Strength training does not just build muscle, it builds a version of you that values health and fitness. 

Give yourself the chance to become that person ☺.