As we age, we naturally lose muscle mass. This loss in muscle mass leads to a decline in metabolism. With this decline, you are more prone to weight gain, which in turn can lead to inflammation issues and other metabolic health problems (i.e. type II diabetes). Therefore, lifting weights and building as much muscle mass as you can now will benefit you later on down the road!

WhittleStrength had the pleasure of hosting a Wellness & Longevity Seminar on February 10th, 2024 in conjunction with Dr. Tom Cathell of Ashburn Natural Wellness and J.D. Birks of Birks Financial! Read more about what they taught attendees:

Unsure about weight training? Here are 6 reasons why you should include weight training in your fitness journey:

For many people, it can be overwhelming deciding to start exercising regularly. Some of the common questions we hear from brand new clients at WhittleStrength range from: “What type of exercise should I do? How many days a week should I train? In our opinion, the best solution to these questions is personal training! Here are just a few reasons why we recommend starting your fitness journey with high end personal training:

Here at WhittleStrength, we prioritize tempo in our structured training for clients of every level for numerous reasons. For those who don’t know, tempo training can be defined as manipulating the speed or velocity at which you perform the specific phases of an exercise. Tempo plays a crucial role in strength training as it dictates the speed at which exercises are performed, influencing muscle engagement and overall workout effectiveness. By controlling the tempo, individuals can optimize muscle tension, enhance time under tension, and promote proper form, ultimately contributing to more targeted and efficient strength gains.

When crafting programs for clients at WhittleStrength, we tend to focus on a couple key components - training frequency, establishing reps, progressive overload, implementing a proper warm up.