Resistance Training – Why You Should Be Doing It

Resistance training increases muscle strength by making your muscles work against a weight or force. Different forms of resistance training include using free weights, weight machines or resistance bands.

In terms of training frequency, we recommend adding strength training to your routine at least two days per week. A beginner needs to train two or three times per week to gain the most benefit. Before you start a new fitness program, rest each muscle group for at least 48 hours to maximise gains in strength and size. Varying your workouts can also help you push past a training plateau. Just make sure you’re working various muscle groups in your body including back, chest, abs, shoulders, legs and arms.

There is also something to be said for making strength training feel comfortable enough to stick with over time. As exercises become more demanding, having the right support around your hands and wrists, along with clothing that does not get in the way, becomes part of the experience.

Someone working through heavier lifts may find that simple additions such as wraps or lifting straps make certain movements feel more secure, while others may simply prefer gear that suits the way they train. TuffWraps fits into this side of fitness, where practical workout essentials become part of preparing for a session rather than the focus of it. The main thing is to find a routine that feels manageable, leave room for recovery, and gradually build strength without making every workout feel like a test of endurance.

The main benefits to resistance training are as follows: