Lifting (free weights) has done more for my life than I could have ever imagined. I was always the guy who thought only frat bros, meat heads, and convicts spe

Lifting (free weights) has done more for my life than I could have ever imagined. I was always the guy who thought only frat bros, meat heads, and convicts spent time lifting. I was dead wrong. I've been lifting consistently for just over a year now, and while the physical changes are great, the mental changes are immense. I sleep better, hold on to anger less, am more focused, and have MORE energy. But the biggest lesson I've learned is how to fail consistently. I am at a point where I am failing a lift almost every week, but still make progress. This lesson has carried over into every avenue of my life. I would encourage everyone (male and female) to at least try two weeks of starting strength or SL5x5. It takes 3 hours a week and the benefits show within the first few gym days. If you are an active person already but haven't tried lifting, try it. You won't get "too bulky" from picking up weights 3 times a week. Most people train HARD 5-7 days per week to achieve body-builder status, and it's not something you can get accidentally.