Powerlifting transformed my fitness — specific results after 9 months

I track everything, so here are actual results after 9 months of Powerlifting: significantly improved cardiovascular fitness, noticeable strength gains, and a flexibility improvement I didn't expect. None of that came from a gym program — it came from learning low-bar squat and understanding RPE-based programming.

how the big three build total-body strength was the qualitative thing I didn't expect to measure but felt clearly. The wrist wraps cost was about what I expected. injury risk at heavy loading is real — I had to adjust my schedule around it. For pure fitness return on time investment, Powerlifting is hard to beat.