Strength training is an excellent way to boost your weight loss and overall health-improving efforts. While cardio exercise, like walking on a treadmill, is typically associated with losing weight, functional strength training can also be effective in helping you reach your fitness goals. Whether you’re a seasoned gym-goer or a beginner, take it from Studio SPIN: there are several benefits of strength training and you can get started with us right now!

Increases Muscle Mass

When you perform strength training exercises, your body steadily begins to build muscle mass. Muscles are more metabolically active than fat, which means that they burn more calories while your body is at rest than fat does. This means the more muscle mass you have, the higher your basal metabolic rate is, which can help make it easier to lose weight and keep it off.

Burns Fat

Resistance training exercises from our Studio SPIN Highland Park and Glenview locations can also help to increase the amount of fat you burn during exercise. During strength training, your body naturally uses stored energy in the form of glycogen to power your muscles. But after your functional strength training workout, your body will continue to burn calories as it works to repair your muscles, which can help to burn fat.

Increases Energy Levels

Strength training exercises allow you to not just burn calories and build muscle mass, but also release endorphins. Endorphins are the chemicals in the brain responsible for that “feel-good” sensation you get after a good workout. This boost in mood and energy can make it easier to stay committed to your weight loss goals and increase your overall energy levels. 

Promotes Optimal Health 

Strength training through our Studio SPIN classes can be a great way to improve your overall health and reduce your risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Our fitness studio can help you work toward these long-term goals through a variety of mix-type classes, including our Cut, Grind, and Rumble styles.

Incorporate strength training into your fitness routine with Studio SPIN! Learn more about our functional strength training and join us today!