15 Reasons To Build Muscle

[@fcmiller3]

I used to practice yoga. I practiced for years. I started yoga to help with lower back pain. I stopped yoga because back pain and developed wrist pain from down dogs was getting worse. Since I’ve been strength training my back is awesome! Love deadlifts!!!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

YES! Lifting is truly so key to helping us stay functional fit and mobile!

[@graygreysangui]

I didn't do yoga but I noticed nearly no LBP during my period after uping my focus on my back and abs. I really want to promote it to all my friends (but it's definitely a ask for advice or it will go unheeded.)

[@fcmiller3]

⁠the narrative with yoga by everyone was it helped with back pain and more. After 10 years of yoga I found it wasn’t true…”for me” Maybe for others?? The benefits of strength training came almost immediately!!!

[@ChittarupaYoga]

@@fcmiller3 you need to cross train with workouts. Like she says here, add weightlifting to cardio and yoga work too.

[@fcmiller3]

@@ChittarupaYogaalready done ✅

[@Naturally_Coley]

I have been strength training now for almost a year on 5/28/24. I can honestly say that I have noticed a lot of these reasons. It's what keeps me going. I am 36 right now and my family has a lot of health issues and I decided a little over a year ago that I wasn't going to go down that path. Best thing I could have done for myself. Thank you for the reminder for why I keep showing up for myself :)

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

HECK YES! Love you making those changes for yourself to focus on your long-term health! It can be hard at times to focus on the long-term benefits but they truly are amazing!

[@Naturally_Coley]

@@redefiningstrengthOC Yes so true!! Thank you for making such awesome videos. They have helped me out so much!! Have a great day!!

[@ChittarupaYoga]

Several great points here. Thanks for sharing these reasons with us.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad they help!

[@frankr5443]

Love these video! Not only is the content interesting and useful, but the production quality is wonderful, and the humor helps keep it fun.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you on all counts!

[@XHollisWood]

Cori, thank you , I’m a retired firefighter, working out was a part of my daily life, HOWEVER, after retiring my daily workouts eroded subtlety. Thank you for inspiring me !✌🏻🫶🏻 friendship.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad the videos help! Focusing on creating that accountability through a routine already planned out for a few weeks really helps!

[@thomasweir7054]

She is terrific. Consistency is so important in any exercise program

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you!

[@gregrogers4376]

I like this channel. It’s really positive. None of this “Stop Doing This!” or “You’re Wrong about That”. Your information is great! Do you have a video on best muscle building supplement BESIDES creatine?

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you! I'm so glad the videos help! So I don't have a ton on supplements as I do believe that supplements should be supplemental and only meant to fill nutritional gaps once macros are dialed in. But the few I have I've listed below... Creatine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5jQoH5tZt-IprM BCAA: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGi0hX5poNWhr6M redefiningstrength.com/lets-talk-supplements-breaking-down-bcaas/ Overrated vs Underrated Muscle Building Edition: kzbin.info/www/bejne/boiYn5t-Z7Gojrs

[@gregrogers4376]

Thank you😃

[@Gymrat-ul8xs]

Amen this video is great in explaining the benefits from resistance training. Love your videos Cori always informative and spot on. Thanks foe for the education ❤❤😊😊

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you! So glad they help!

[@adriancain2508]

Out of laziness I was going to just do cardio at the gym today but while I know better this information helped me get my act together. I

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad it helped inspire your workout today :-)

[@adriancain2508]

After further review, I decided to try on some clothes that I put away in my wish box. Surprisingly, while the scale is not moving that’s not reflecting what my body is doing. I can see a future back in those clothes. Your video was clear and to the point and so helpful. 😊

[@mariabarbaramarquez4698]

I’m only doing cardio this week because my menstrual cycle (perimenopause) is here and strength training tired me out during this time. Once it’s gone I’m back to doing both cardio and strength training

[@nathanyoder4509]

Thanks for the reminders of the benefits of strength training! As someone with high cholesterol, it is nice to know gaining muscle could help with that!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad they helped! Nice to see the pay off of all the different habits we are doing in so many different ways!

[@easternsecrecy9777]

Wow, I didn't know that about skin. Extra incentive to keep going with building muscle!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

YES!

[@angelwings1]

I’ve been lifting and doing cardio for a year and a half. Did just cardio the year before that. I love lifting and seeing muscle start. I’ve been too focussed on weightloss, but really need to lose fat. At 44 I’m well aware that as we age, we lose muscle, so got to stay focussed! 💪🏻

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Focusing on macros really has an impact and making sure to eat enough. A less extreme deficit and a focus on protein really are key!

[@angelwings1]

@@redefiningstrengthOC I really appreciate you replying to all my comments. I am taking notes!

[@INKOSK4114]

I thoroughly enjoy your videos! I learn something new every day! 😊

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

I'm so glad they help Brenda!

[@nanditapusuluri3988]

This is treasure!! Thank you Cori❤

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad it helps!

[@flavoredwallpaper]

Interesting bit about sleep (which I have trouble with). Cool video! Also, kickass biceps! Must work hard on them!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad the video helps! Hard work BUT more importantly consistency over time! And focusing on systems working together. Too often we try to work harder and ultimately sabotage our success over focusing on tweaks and improvements!

[@flavoredwallpaper]

@@redefiningstrengthOC I absolutely lack consistency. And discipline. I will go on health "kicks," where I eat well or exercise a lot, and then I get out of rhythm and stop completely.

[@lzak3865]

Excellent video, Cori!! Thank you❤

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thanks! Glad it helps!

[@nocturnus009]

Thank you for this list. Recovery Hygiene needs to be the next level-up now that the individual hallmarks that make up best practices are out in the discourse.

[@ΓιώργοςΚουτσιούλης]

So nice video!Thank you!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad it helps!

[@hollychavez4340]

Great message angel 🩷😍

[@guyblew1733]

Good advice👍👍

[@adegbenroagoro5180]

Thank you very much Cori

[@Drrck11]

Good advice for us runners.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

YES! Strength work is so key!

[@SeosamhOFionnagain]

Strong looking Biceps, love to Armwrestle Your Impressive Guns 👍👍💪👏

[@Toria1980]

Awesome 😎 I love weights, I was doing too much cardio and stopped enjoying it 😊

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

I think embracing evolutions in our training can be key as we can fall out of love with certain things only to fall back in love with them after a little break! So many options to match our needs and goals even as they evolve over time!

[@Toria1980]

@@redefiningstrengthOC I’ve got lots of favorites, but most of them involve weights 😂

[@justme2810]

I know this is out of the context but I don't know where to ask for help anymore. I don't know how it is possible that I'm eating around 2220 calories daily (to clarify that I'm probably not undereating), working out 6 days a week (combination of strength and cardio) but my upper body (I'm talking about chest and back) is too skinny- what I mean is that I have quite good muscle definition in my arms while my back and chest aren't muscular. I don't know what to do because the bones on my chest and back (the bones under collar bone) are too visible. It's so strange because my thighs however are the main fat storage due to my genetics (my thighs are ok, not skinny to say that bones would be anything near visible). What can I do to gain more muscle in chest and back to cover those bones while not gaining fat? I apologise for posting that here but you seem like the only person that has enough knowledge and is trustworthy as well.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

I'd take a look at your macro breakdown, your meal timing, how heavy you're lifting and the rep ranges...even the TIMING of your cardio as that can be catabolic to muscle mass and maybe doing it closer to your upper body lifting days vs on lower body days is impacting things. And maybe while you may not be in a deficit, you aren't in that surplus to gain muscle further and support that growth.

[@daviddavid-rd4be]

Anyone knows what brand of shoes is she wearing?...i like how they look on her..

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

They are No Bull

[@MarleneGonzalez-d9k]

I’ve been working out for couple years now I lift heavy do sprints here and there after each work out, eat clean (high protein) and I do not see my gains. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong 😢

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Often we are doing lots of "good" things...the key is making sure they match what we need now and that they are all working together. You may not be pushing progression in the way you need as an advanced trainee. You may not be eating enough. You may be doing too much cardio or turning your strength sessions into too much cardio. You may not be using techniques or other forms of progression besides loads...And it may depend on how you're measuring gains. Are you getting stronger in each session and seeing progress in your workouts and performance? Is it just that you're not seeing inches gained for muscle? Depending on which of those things is how you're defining gains may even then impact what you need to adjust.

[@MarleneGonzalez-d9k]

Thank you so much!😀

[@seancorreia2495]

The light high reps got me nowhere I feel much stronger taking your advice

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad the videos have helped! Challenge is truly key for driving that progression!

[@kds5065]

I don't necessarily want to live a long time. But I want to live well and have good mobility.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Quality to those years!

[@dmacrolens]

Looks is number one?! lol

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

I think it is often the number 1 reason people start training or looking to make a change, yes. While we all want to be healthy, often our motivation to take a close look at our nutrition or workouts is for aesthetic reasons. So I just wanted to highlight all the reasons even in making a change for aesthetic reasons we are going to benefit. Too often clients give up on healthy habits because they aren't seeing fat loss or quick muscle gains, without also recognizing all the other GOOD that is coming from the habits to keep going :-)

[@marielugo5024]

❤❤

[@elliesambrook5929]

No NOT that much muscle. TOO masculine looking

[@INKOSK4114]

To each his or her own!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

I love how I look. And the great part is, you can build muscle and have the aesthetic you want too based on your body composition and desired fat mass. :-)

[@darnitthelma4247]

@@redefiningstrengthOCI love how you look too Cori! Gooooals💪🏻😊🔥 You look strong and content. You look lean yet not skinny. You look muscular yet not scary😂 ❤

[@Thisisabunny]

I think Cori looks great. I also think she looks like she FEELS great.

[@edgetransit3320]

Good thing that your opinion doesn't matter lmfao.

[@tnp7784]

Very detailed your explanation and HOW WE CANT FOLLOW EXERCISES TO build muscles ? Thanks Cori 🙏🏻🪄✨✨✨✨✨