Chandi Schwab
Many women tend to steer clear of the weights at the gym fearing it may bulk them up. Here are some things to consider when contemplating strength training. These are a list of the benefits of strength training and why.
Increases Strength: Doing weights regularly will increase your overall strength making every day activities easier as well as improve your stamina in sports.
Helps Lose Fat:By weight training just a few times a week you can gain about two pounds of muscle over 2 months. But don't worry, you will lose about 3 lbs. of fat through the calories you've burned. So you will be leaner and more toned.
No Bulk:Research has shown that women generally don't gain weight or bulk up from strength training because they do not have the amounts of bulk building testosterone that men have. This is why it just creates more lean and toned muscles.
Strengthens Your Bones:Research has shown that strength training strengthens your bones up to 13% in just 6 months. This is very important because women are more prone to osteoporosis as they age.
Boosts Performance:Pumping weights can improve your overall performance, as well as help prevent injury. This is because it strengthens your core and the tendons and ligaments surrounding the joints which are zones that are prone to injury.
Helps Your Heart: Weight training can keep your heart healthy because it lowers the bad cholesterol levels and increases your good cholesterol levels.
Other Benefits include:
*Lowers risk of type 2 diabetes
*It doesn't matter your age
*Boosts confidence
*Prevents Boredom
*Increases metabolic rate
*Improved balance
*Aids rehabilitation and recovery
*Fights depression
So for those of you that have wanted to try strength training give it a shot
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