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You probably know by now that strength training isn’t just for athletes. In fact, everybody can benefit from strength training, no matter their age or fitness goals.
Not only will strength training decrease risk of injury and improve bone density and joint health, but it also can increase functional strength for better performance in daily activities as well as muscle mass and metabolic efficiency. “The more muscle tissue you carry, the higher your resting metabolic rate,” says strength and conditioning specialist Finley Funsten, owner of MADabolic Charlotte in North Carolina.
Trouble is, it’s easy to make mistakes when you strength train, especially if you’re not doing it under a trainer’s guidance. Below, trainers identify 10 of these mistakes to help avoid injury and keep your fitness program…
