💪 Week 3: Strength Focus – Building the Foundation
We’ve hit Week 3 of our 8-Week Challenge, and it’s time to shift our attention to one of the most essential pillars of fitness: Strength.
Strength training isn’t just about lifting heavy — it’s about building a strong, resilient body that supports every movement you do, both inside and outside the gym. Whether your goal is performance, longevity, or everyday function, strength is key.
🏋️ Why Strength Matters
Strength training helps:
- Increase muscle mass and bone density
- Improve joint health and reduce injury risk
- Boost metabolism and support fat loss
- Build confidence and mental resilience
It lays the foundation for everything else — from better movement patterns to a healthier, more active life.
✊ Why Grip Strength Deserves the Spotlight
This week, we’re putting extra focus on grip strength — and for good reason.
A strong grip isn’t just helpful in the gym for exercises like deadlifts, rows, and carries — it’s also a powerful indicator of overall health, especially as we age.
🧠 Research shows:
- Grip strength is strongly linked to longevity and healthy ageing
- Low grip strength is associated with higher risk of chronic conditions, falls, and reduced mobility
- It’s a simple but powerful marker of muscular health and functional independence
That’s why we’re testing grip strength this week — to give you a snapshot of where you’re at and help track your progress as the challenge continues.
🧪 Grip Strength Testing with VALD – Available All Week
We’re using the VALD Dynamometer to measure grip strength. It’s fast, accurate, and available to all challenge participants anytime this week.
Just ask a coach or trainer to guide you through it — it only takes a few minutes.
💡 Your results are private and for personal tracking only — no leaderboard, just personal progress.
💥 Weekly Challenge: The Grip Gauntlet
Want to push your grip a little further? Take on our Grip Gauntlet:
Grab two heavy kettlebells or dumbbells and hold them for as long as you can. It’s a great way to test grip endurance and mental toughness. Let’s see how long you can hang on!
🔚 Final Thoughts
Week 3 is all about building lasting strength — the kind that not only powers your workouts but also supports your health and independence for years to come.
Train smart. Test your grip. Build for life.
You’ve got this 💪