WHY SPRING IS THE PERFECT TIME TO START STRENGTH TRAINING

Apr 12

As nature blossoms with new life and vitality, spring serves as a powerful reminder of the potential for growth and transformation in our own lives. It's a season of renewal, offering the perfect opportunity to embark on new health and fitness endeavours. If you've been contemplating adding strength training to your routine, now is the time to take the leap (especially as we now have 2 live online strength classes available).

Why we believe spring is an ideal time to begin/refresh your strength journey:

Harness the Energy of Renewal: Just as the earth awakens from its winter slumber, spring fills us with a sense of energy and renewal. It's a time of heightened motivation and enthusiasm, making it easier to commit to new fitness goals. By channeling this natural energy into strength training, you can kickstart your journey toward a stronger, healthier you
Set the Foundation for Summer Outdoor Pursuits: With summer on the horizon, many of us are eager to shed our winter layers and embrace outdoor activities. Strength training lays the foundation for improved fitness for recreational outdoor pursuits (e.g. surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, sea swimming, hiking). Whatever the activity, building strength now will enhance your abilities and reduce the risk of injury.
Boost Your Metabolism for Long-Term Health: Spring is an excellent time to focus on building lean muscle mass through strength training. Unlike cardio workouts, which primarily burn calories during the activity, strength training helps to increase your resting metabolic rate. This means that even after you've finished your workout, your body continues to burn calories at a higher rate, aiding in weight management and supporting long-term health goals. By starting your strength training journey now, you'll lay the groundwork for a more efficient metabolism and improved overall health in the months and years to come.
Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Many people experience a dip in mood and energy during the winter months, a condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). As sunlight increases and temperatures rise in spring, symptoms of SAD often subside, making it easier to stay motivated and focused on your fitness goals. Strength training has been shown to improve mood and mental well-being, making it a valuable tool for combating the winter blues.
Take Advantage of Outdoor Training Opportunities: As the weather warms up, opportunities for outdoor exercise abound. Incorporate strength training exercises that utilise natural elements such as bodyweight movements, resistance bands, outdoor gym equipment, or simply take our live classes outdoors. Enjoy the sunshine, fresh air, and natural surroundings as you work toward building strength and improving your fitness level.
Boost Immune Function: With the arrival of spring comes an increased risk of seasonal allergies and illnesses. Strength training has been shown to strengthen the immune system, helping to ward off infections and keep you feeling healthy and resilient as you transition into the new season.

Spring is a season of growth, renewal, and opportunity—a perfect time to embark on your strength training journey. By harnessing the energy of the season and committing to regular workouts, you'll not only build strength and improve your physical fitness but also enhance your overall health and well-being. Embrace the power of renewal this spring and take the first step toward a stronger, healthier you.

Strength on the Online Studio

Not sure where to start? There are a number of strength plans on the on-demand library that you can follow that will help develop and build your strength. This includes:

Put a Spring in Your Step Plan: This is our latest plan that is designed for the season and includes a resistance band and dumbbell workouts.
7 Day Be Your Best Self Strength Plan: New to strength training, this plan is a great starting point. It includes 7 workouts that gradually build your strength. Do you have dumbbells at home? Some 5kg would be a good starting point. You can access the plan here:
‘Sweat + Reset’ Plan: This plan incorporates bodyweight and dumbbell workouts over 13 classes.

Plus you can also join Evelyn LIVE every week for 2 strength classes: