{"id":536749,"date":"2026-04-17T22:57:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T22:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/536749\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T22:57:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T22:57:07","slug":"chennai-fitness-trainer-explains-why-strength-training-should-be-a-central-part-of-your-weight-loss-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/536749\/","title":{"rendered":"Chennai fitness trainer explains why strength training should be a central part of your weight loss journey"},"content":{"rendered":"

A successful weight loss<\/a> journey is often built on three key pillars \u2013 diet, exercise, and sleep \u2013 but not all workouts deliver the same results. While staying active is important, the type of exercise <\/a>you choose can significantly influence your progress. Strength training, in particular, stands out as a crucial component \u2013 not just for shedding weight, but for improving body composition, boosting metabolism, and supporting long-term health.<\/p>\n

\"ReadRead more to find out why you shouldn’t embark on a weight loss journey without practising strength training. (Unsplash)<\/p>\n

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Raj Ganpath, a Chennai-based fitness coach<\/a> with 18 years of experience, founder of the Slow Burn Method, co-founder and head coach at Quad Fitness, and author of Simple, Not Easy, is breaking down the wide-ranging benefits of strength training<\/a> during weight loss. In an Instagram video shared on April 15, he explains why skipping strength training can hold you back \u2013 and why it deserves a central place in your routine.<\/p>\n

Increases BMR<\/p>\n

According to Raj, strength training boosts your BMR<\/a> \u2013 basal metabolic rate \u2013 helping your body burn more calories even at rest. This increase in daily energy expenditure makes it easier to sustain a calorie deficit, ultimately supporting more efficient and sustainable weight loss.<\/p>\n

He explains, \u201cStrength training increases your BMR, your basil metabolic rate. This will make sure you burn more calories throughout the day, making it easier for you to create a calorie deficit and lose weight more effectively.\u201d<\/p>\n

Preserves muscle<\/p>\n

Raj points out that strength training plays a crucial role in preserving muscle mass. This matters because weight loss isn\u2019t just about shedding fat \u2013 muscle is often lost along the way too. By incorporating strength training, you can minimise muscle loss, making the process healthier and helping maintain strength, metabolism<\/a>, and overall body composition.<\/p>\n

He highlights, \u201cStrength training preserves muscle. This is important because when you say you want to lose weight, what you really want to lose is fat, not muscle. Strength training makes this possible. Strength training make sure most of your weight loss is fat loss. This is important today for health and fitness and in the long term for weight management.\u201d<\/p>\n

Makes you stronger and more confident<\/p>\n

Strength training doesn\u2019t just reshape your body \u2013 it builds strength, boosts energy levels<\/a>, and enhances overall confidence. This \u201cfeel-good\u201d effect plays a powerful role in keeping you motivated and consistent throughout your weight loss journey.<\/p>\n

The fitness trainer explains, \u201cStrength training will make you feel good during the process of weight loss. It’ll make you feel strong, energetic, and confident, which will make you consistent. And you know, consistency is very, very important when it comes to long-term weight loss.\u201d<\/p>\n

Weight management<\/p>\n

While strength training is effective for weight loss, Raj emphasises its even greater role in long-term weight management<\/a> \u2013 helping you maintain your results and preventing weight regain.<\/p>\n

The fitness coach stresses, \u201cStrength training plays a role in weight loss, but it plays a bigger role in weight management by making sure you don’t gain all the weight back. So, regardless of who you are and how much weight you want to lose, make sure strength training is definitely a part of the mix.\u201d<\/p>\n

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. It is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A successful weight loss journey is often built on three key pillars \u2013 diet, exercise, and sleep \u2013…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":536750,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[126943,33044,6647,102,14223,8764,56,54,55,4405,1788],"class_list":{"0":"post-536749","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fitness","8":"tag-bmr","9":"tag-calorie-deficit","10":"tag-fitness","11":"tag-health","12":"tag-muscle-mass","13":"tag-strength-training","14":"tag-uk","15":"tag-united-kingdom","16":"tag-unitedkingdom","17":"tag-weight-loss","18":"tag-weight-management"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/536749","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=536749"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/536749\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/536750"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=536749"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=536749"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=536749"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}