I have to make myself do resistance training!

OK, so you think you are the only one that has to make yourself get that exercise in?  I don't think so.  This trainer loves aerobic exercise of just about any kind and will walk, bike, stair climb, row, elliptical,..... you get the idea.  Though when it comes to strength training,  I'll do just about anything to put it off.  However, all I need is 2 sessions per week in the gym to receive benefits of strength training.  Regular strength training builds muscle and thus keeps metabolism up. Keep in mind that, as we get older, the size and strength of our muscles decreases naturally.  For each decade of adult life, the average person loses six to seven pounds of muscle. The rate of muscle loss often gets faster after age 45.  Yikes!  Do I need further motivation? Strength training also helps build bone density that may prevent future broken bones [hip fractures to be specific].  Then there is the bottom line - good muscle tone sure looks better than the alternative body flab.   I know all these things.  Overcoming my procrastination toward strength training will take more than just reminding myself of all the "good" stuff.  I may just have to borrow a popular slogan - "Just do it!"  That involves more than lip service of course.  So, I will get myself to the gym tomorrow morning 45 minutes before my first appointment and get my own weight session in.  I'll let you know how it goes!  Beth