Many people exercise because they want to look better, but experts say building muscle is the key to living a long, healthy life.
Chico, California – Chico’s Be Fit focuses on the everyday benefits of fitness as well as the long-term impact strength training has on bone and mental health.
“No matter what you do, your health should come first,” says Sarah Beacham, owner of Be Fit.
Sarah Beacham, owner of Be Fit and certified personal trainer, opened her studio on Nord Avenue in Chico in 2016. She offers a variety of workout styles, with a focus on core weight training. But her fitness theories go beyond helping people get ready for a summer by the lake. Beacham says she wants people to know that fitness is essential for bone health. More specifically, fitness can increase bone density, especially for women.
The owners of Be Fit offer a variety of training styles, ranging from weight training core focus.
“We’re all susceptible to osteoporosis,” says Beacham, “and many women don’t realize they have it until they break a bone or go to their doctor and are told to do some weight-bearing exercise, like weight training. So it’s a good idea to start now before it’s too late.”
Beauchamp encourages women to train all parts of their body, as increasing overall muscle mass can help prevent disease.
“You’re using muscle mass, so your health is better, and all the other diseases you might be at risk for, like diabetes, are ultimately more manageable,” Beacham says, “because you’re working your whole body.”
In addition to building muscle mass and bone density, strength training also benefits mental health, says Beacham.
“Maybe if you go to the gym more, you’ll feel stronger and more confident. You’ll look better and feel stronger because you’re taking care of your body,” Beacham says. “So the mental part is really important, too.”
“Our motto here is to stay healthy, strong and fit,” Beacham said, “because if you’re fit and strong, you’re going to be healthy. It’s not just about your body, your muscles and how you feel. On the physical side, it’s also about how you feel on the inside.”
According to Harvard Medical School, an estimated 8 million women and 2 million men in the United States have osteoporosis.
