7 Benefits of Lifting Weights
At 1Rebel, lifting weights isn’t just about building muscle; it’s about building a stronger, fiercer, more unstoppable version of you. That’s why weight training is at the heart of our Reshape, Ride, and Rumble classes. Here’s why adding weights to your routine is a total game-changer:
Metabolic Health
Weights are your metabolism’s secret weapon. More lean muscle equals more calories burned because your body is more equipped to turn food into energy - even when you’re just chilling on the sofa.
Bone Density
Yes, lifting puts stress on your bones, but the good kind. Weight training stimulates bone growth, slows age-related bone loss, and keeps your skeleton strong. Strong bones give you a strong foundation for everything life throws at you.
Injury Resilience
The more you lift, the thicker your body’s armor. Weight training reinforces muscles, tendons, and ligaments, helping to protect your joints from everyday wear and tear.
Mental Health
Weights aren’t just a workout for your body, they’re a workout for your mind. Lift heavier, feel stronger, watch your anxiety drop and your confidence soar. Every rep is a mental victory, and trust us, you’ll feel unstoppable.
Healthy Ageing
Aging doesn’t mean slowing down. Weight training preserves muscle, improves balance, and keeps you moving with confidence. Stay strong. Stay agile. And keep smashing your goals at every age.
Posture
Strong back? Check. Shoulder power? Check. Core control? Double check. Weight training corrects muscular imbalances, reduces slouching, and makes every movement feel effortless.
Enhances Everyday Performance
From smashing PRs to simply lifting your shopping bags without a struggle, strength training makes life easier. You’ll gain power, endurance, and balance that level up every workout.
Getting Started
New to weights? Don’t sweat it. We’ve got the perfect intro for every Rebel:
Rumble: Combines weight training with boxing to boost strength and confidence.
Ride: Incorporates upper-body weights to fire up your arms while your lower body takes a breather.
Reshape: Treadmill sprints meet weights for the ultimate cardio and strength combo.
Book your next class and start lifting like a Rebel.