I am always on the lookout for good home workouts. I recently discovered “Lift with Cee.” I love her half hour format of progressive strength training; and now, along with “Heather Robertson“, she is one of my favourite trainers. For women over forty, strength training is particularly important. Aside from losing fat, and building muscle, here are a few key reasons to integrate it into your weekly routine.

Improve bone density. Strength training will improve the density of your bones, which helps fight osteoporosis.

Strengthen your joints. Our joints are a mix of bone, tendons, and ligaments. When you lift, you strengthen your bones, tendons, and ligaments, and lubricate your joints. All of this will help you keep your joints in a healthy condition.

Reduce your risk of injury. When you strengthen your muscles and connective tissues (ligaments and tendons), and increase your bone density, your risk for injuries decreases significantly. 

Minimize the risk of arthritis. Arthritis is the swelling of your joints that make it difficult to move them. When you lift weights, it benefits your joints, and acts as a preventive measure.

Increase your energy level. The more you work on your muscles, the more efficiently they will work for you. You will notice more energy to get through your day and you will sleep better at night.

Improve your mood. Lifting weights has been noted to help minimize anxiety and stress, which results in a better mood for you.

Let me know if you try the workouts!