LIFTING DAY!!! Chest and Biceps. I never used to be a “split body parts” kinda gal. For those not familiar with that term, it refers not to some zombie eating plan, but to lifting for a couple of body parts each workout, versus a FULL body workout each time.
WHY? Well, I am trying something new. I have begun a plan to INCREASE my muscle mass. Why, again? A few reasons…
- As we age, #thisis48, strength training helps maintain our bone density – think LACK OF broken hips.
- You’ve heard the saying “muscle weighs more than fat”…that always makes me laugh. Think about it. A pound of muscle and a pound of fat weigh…….well…….a pound. The expression SHOULD say something about how a pound of muscle or fat LOOKS.
- Try this – close your hand in a fist….that’s a pound of muscle. NOW, open your hand about 80% of the way. That’s a pound of fat. Which would you rather put in your jeans?
- It FEELS DAMN good. Unlike the “high” I get from running, there is a feeling that lifting gives that I can’t get from running. It’s a feeling of power, both physical and emotional.
As the month comes quickly to a close, think about what YOU feel from your workouts. When do you feel best? Could you feel better? What struggles are you facing?
