There are several very important reasons why strength training is good for weight loss – but most people have never heard of them.

For the longest time, the benefits of strength training seemed to pale in comparison to cardio for weight loss.

Now we know that was a HUGE mistake.

The former logic was that:

1. Cardio elevates your heart rate and requires energy, thus burning calories and resulting in weight loss, AND
2. Lifting weights just causes muscle gain (and, if anything, will make you look bulky)

But this just goes to show that strength training has looooong been misunderstood. And it’s time to get the facts straight.

WOW is it hard to find good women’s strength training books.

And I really mean that. In 2021, I’m still finding female fitness books written mostly by men, many with sexist language, that are outdated, poorly formatted, or just don’t use good exercises.

As a certified personal trainer who knows what good training looks like, I was very picky about these book selections. These are strength and conditioning books I’d feel comfortable recommending to a friend or family member, as well as use myself. And, of course, have exceptional reviews from others.

It’s almost that time again!

Yes, I’m talking about Amazon Prime Day. While I’ve never been one to hop on the bandwagon for big sale days, last year I finally caved. I bought a new, bigger TV during last year’s Prime Day for such a good deal, I think I’m converted for life.

So now that Amazon Prime Day has been announced, I’ve been working on a list of things I need so I can take full advantage. And my list, of course, includes exercise equipment.