Top 5 Reason to Weight Lift Youtube Video

#5 Improve Mental Health & Increase Energy Levels

• ‘Endorphins’ are released in the Brain when we exercise = the NATURAL feel good drug
• Look Good = Feel Good / Burn Fat – Build Muscle
• Increases cardiorespiratory levels to make daily tasks EASIER!
• Increases stored ATP & Glycogen levels = More Energy

#4 Injury Prevention

• Strength Training leads to thicker, stronger BONES due to increased calcium absorption
• Increase Tendon and Ligament Strength
• Increases the Strength & Stability around commonly injured areas such as the shoulder, low back, knee, and ankle

#3 Personal & Team Success!

• Stronger Individuals = Stronger Teams
• When implemented correctly, Weight Lifting improves Team Chemistry & Camaraderie during the yearly training sessions
• “Rings don’t go on soft hands” – Dabo Swinney

#2 Improve ALL Essential Traits of Athleticism

• Increase Muscular Strength, Size, & Endurance
• Increase POWER output and Explosiveness
• Increase Speed, Agility, & Jumping height
• Increase Balance, Stability, & Coordination

#1 Develop Character!

• Weight Training is HARD, and it is difficult to improve, especially as kids get older
• Kids learn that it takes WORK to achieve their goals
• Athletes learn PATIENCE by realizing that it takes time for quality Athleticism & Strength to be developed
• There are very few activities that kids participate in on a regular basis that develop these ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS better then Athletics, and specifically STRENGTH TRAINING!
• “The Weights won’t move themselves . . . Let’s get moving!”