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Why I Prioritize Weight Lifting, and Why You Should, Too
The benefits are astronomical
I started playing around with weights around 11 and officially joined the gym when I turned 14. I’ve been in the gym ever since. I was doing long-distance cardio such as cross country, hour-long treadmill runs, and 1–2 hour spin class sessions for a while.
Then I realized there was no way I could retain muscle if I continued down the cardio path. So I drastically cut down my cardio.
Now I primarily walk and do short stints on the stair master.
More than ever, I focus solely on weight lifting and resistance training, which has helped me gain a muscular physique.
If I wanted to maintain a strenuous cardio routine in addition to lifting weights, I would have to consume far more calories than I’m comfortable with, so I stick to primarily weight lifting.
Muscles Make You Look “Manly”
To some, my body might be “manly,” but in my eyes, my body is well-defined, toned, and muscular.
Many people miss out on the easiest and cheapest way [weightlifting] to sculpt their bodies because they fear they will get too muscular.