Well, another total eclipse of the Bonnie Tyler sun has come and gone, and the world is still here.
Guess it’s time to get back to work.
Now, if you’ve been following 18STRONG for any time, you’ll know that I cannot stand the word “hack” when it comes to your fitness.
Of course, there are hacks to get Southwest to give you a free beer on a flight.
A hack to save a few bucks on the course when you play after 2p.
A hack to put lemon juice on an open avocado so it lasts longer.
But, there are no shortcuts for your health and fitness…or, are there?
There aren’t any, but lifting weights is about as close as we’re gonna get.
Here’s an article from the fellas over at 1stPhorm about the benefits of lifting heavy weights:
Here are a few of the highlights:
- Reducing body fat
- Reducing the risk of injury
- Improving longevity…
There are also a few tips at the end, my favorite of which?
Don’t lift TOO heavy.
Very important.
How do you know if you’re lifting too heavy?
Read the article of course:)
STAY STRONG,
Jeff
PS – 1stPhorm can initially come off a little “meathead-ish”, but these dudes know what they’re talking about when it comes to building muscles…not just for body builders.
And everyone I’ve met at their HQ has been non-judgy and wildly helpful.
I highly recommend you check it out: https://1stphorm.com/blogs/news/benefits-of-lifting-heavy