A doctor has identified a twice-weekly practice that may enhance metabolism, boost bone strength, and increase lifespan. Dr. Sanam Grover, a general practitioner who shares insights on TikTok as @doctorsanamgp, encourages everyone to take up weightlifting.
Dr. Grover pointed out that weightlifting presents several health advantages, such as decreased risks of heart disease and cancer. He emphasized that exercising need not be a lengthy commitment, as even two sessions per week can provide tangible benefits, according to the Mirror. The doctor stated: "If you think weightlifting isn't for you, it actually is. Many people have told me, 'Doc, I don't lift weights because I don't want to get bulky.'
"Believe me, you won't. Do you realize how challenging it is to bulk up from weightlifting? If it were that simple, everyone would be doing it and resembling the Hulk, Dwayne Johnson, or Thor, you name it.
"What strength training will genuinely offer is increased energy, improved posture, fortified bones, and an accelerated metabolism -- not a bodybuilder look with large shoulders or biceps. That's not going to happen, and here's the scientific proof."
The doctor detailed: "After your 30s, you naturally experience a muscle loss of about 3 to 8% annually, with this continuing over the years. This condition is known as sarcopenia, a fancy term for muscle loss, and it's one of the major contributors to frailty as you age.