Strength training rocks!

Fifteen months ago, at the suggestion of a friend, I found myself in the office of Ken Sylvan, a personal trainer and owner of  B Elite. Recovering from an injury, I had trouble sleeping because of the pain, and I had no energy. My own yoga practice was far from being satisfying, and teaching was becoming taxing. I was also about to turn 50. To prevent osteoporosis, improving bone density had been on my radar for a while. However, strength training was at the top of my procrastination list. Not anymore. I now crave it! And here’s why.​

• It makes me feel empowered.
• I am stronger and no longer afraid of tackling advanced yoga postures (or swinging a golf club!)
• My level of energy and the quality of my sleep have improved dramatically.
• It helps stabilize my mood. In fact, if I skip my training sessions, I become less motivated and more lethargic.
• Best of all, teaching yoga is once again rewarding, as opposed to taxing.
• Simply put, my body and mind feel better.

​The benefits of strength training are numerous, including weight loss, as well as injury and disease prevention. I always look forward to my weekly session with Ken, who’s approach is quite holistic (and never boring!) If this speaks to you, I encourage you to start strength training today! If motivation is an issue, find a buddy. I train with my friend and business partner, Lisa for three reasons:

• it’s more economical (we split the personal trainer fees);
• it’s a lot more fun (lots of giggling involved as well as hard work!);
• and most importantly, accountability (it makes it harder to cancel the session when someone is waiting for you.)

​Strength training brought balance back into my yoga practice, into my life. I see it as an investment for my health, for my yoga business, and for my golf swing!
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