A Renewed Appreciation for Strength Training

I've been reading a book on the importance of strength training, especially as we age (ain't none of us getting any younger!).

I do strength training about twice per week anyway, but reading this book reminded me of the many benefits, from increased bone density to calorie burning long after the workout is over.

Here's a simple but effective strength training routine.  I used two 25 pound dumbbells ...

10 reps of pushups followed by 10 reps of a goblet squat holding one dumbbell

Repeat this circuit 3 times with 30 seconds to 1 minute rest between circuits.

10 reps of dumbbell row on the right followed by the left

Repeat this circuit 3 times with 30 seconds to 1 minute rest between circuits.

10 reps of a military press with the right arm followed by the left

Repeat this circuit 3 times with 30 seconds to 1 minute rest between circuits.

10 reps of a dumbbell swing (also called kettlebell swing) followed by 10 leg raises (hanging from a bar or on the floor)

Repeat this circuit 3 times with 30 seconds to 1 minute rest between circuits.

Your workout should look something like this:

10 Reps ... Pushups/Goblet Squats (x3)

10 Reps ... Right arm Row/Left arm Row (x3)

10 Reps ... Right arm Military Press/Left arm Military Press (x3)

10 Reps ... Dumbbell Swings/Leg Raises (x3)

"He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be My son."                                                                                                                              Revelation 21:7

"For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith."                                                                                                    I John 5:4