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The Case For Building Strength
"I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'"- Muhammad Ali
Hey ,
We all know that strength training gets a bad rap. But I have a recent win to share with you. I'm proud to say that I completed 12 strength club workouts in January (3x a week)! 🥳
For years, I've heard that building strength can make you look "too bulky" or it takes up too much time and brain power. I've also heard that some people just don't know what to do with weights and feel intimidated by them.
, I used to feel intimidated by weights too. That's why I was excited when Takia launched a strength training program for Strides.
As someone who has been using the strength club app for some time now, I can tell you that I've reaped both the physical and mental benefits with this training. Here are a few lessons I've learned that could be helpful for you:
- You are strong and you can get stronger. I've been able to build a routine and monitor my progress.There were times when I never thought I could lift the weights I'm capable of lifting today.
- Trust the process, don't rush the process. Five years ago, I would have told you that I do strength training to look a certain way. Now, I strength train to feel a certain way. There's a big difference and motivating factor between the two.
- Be consistent and adapt where needed. The Strength Club app offers a good amount of modifications when you need it. When I rolled my ankle, I couldn't do any exercises that focused on jumping so I asked Takia for modifications in the app and they were added by my next workout.
Building strength can be hard but with the right plan and consistency, it's the best training for anyone looking to run a strong race, keep up with kids, or get all 10 bags of groceries from the car in one trip.
, I am looking forward to keeping this same energy heading into February, and I'd love for you to join me (your first week is free!).
Additional resources:
Kiera
Co-Founders of Strides
A reader's response to last week's intro:
"I've had the pleasure of getting to know Lionel over the past year! He's got awesome energy and a real ability to connect with people. I value his perspective on kindness when you're lacking motivation to run. It's crucial for sustaining a long-term, honest and healthy relationship with yourself and the sport." - Rita C
What We're Eating This Week
In honor of Black History Month, here are some recipes by Black Chefs worth trying in the kitchen. If you're gearing up for the week, but not sure what to add to your menu, here are a few ideas:
All Things Running, Fitness, and Mental Health
💌: Friendship and Mental Health - "Friendship is a crucial element in protecting our mental health. Our friends can keep us grounded, help us get things in perspective, and help us manage the problems that life throws at us."
This week, we are thinking about building (and maintaining) friendships in a COVID world. Learn, critique, share and/or just sit with it. Here's what we're reading and listening to this week:
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What we're up to this week:
📺 : Kiera - I'll be watching Made By Design on Netflix. It's a documentary series highlighting African creative talent, with the first season dedicated to Nigerian design.
📝: Takia - I'll be working on a new schedule to ensure I make time for workouts and play!
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