CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Only a small percentage of people stick to their New Year’s resolutions; 9% of individuals successfully achieve their fitness goals at the start of the year.

Strength training has surged in popularity due to a combination of pandemic-induced habit changes and growing awareness of the health benefits of muscle strengthening.

Emily Griffith, Founder and Head Coach of Crossfit Brigade talks about how the workplace environment has changed the landscape of the fitness world. Griffith adds that it’s essential to keep moving and consider fitness “functional fitness.”

What about clients looking for new advancements to a traditional workout routine? Laura Chastain, a Nurse Practitioner for Optimize U here in Chattanooga, sees fitness clients after workouts for recovery services.

That’s where hormone optimization comes into play; as we age, health experts hone in on the energy needed to continue our fitness journey.

Hormone optimization is a medical treatment that can restore hormonal balance. It focuses on restoring healthy hormone levels to improve wellness, mood, and energy.

Even if you are technically within the normal limits of hormone production, hormone optimization can increase your hormone levels, enhancing your quality of life and overall health.

Frequently asked questions regarding Strength Training and Hormone Optimization include:

• What is Strength training?
• Does the workplace environment play a role in your fitness journey?
• What is Hormone Optimization?
• Who is a good candidate for it?
• What are some symptoms associated with hormones that are not optimized? How do people feel when hormones are optimal?

For more information on strength training, you can visit a study from Harvard.

For more information on hormone optimization and recovery resources, you can visit OptimizeUCenters.