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Benefits Of Weight
Lifting
Most people,
especially women,
discard weight
lifting as a good
form of exercise
because they think that
weight lifting
will actually make their
bodies look like a man.
If you are one of those
people, then you might
be surprised to know
that this is not true.
The hormones of man and
woman are not the same.
The hormone testosterone
plays a major role in
muscular development.
Because women have very
little of this hormone,
they tend not to
"bulk-up" with weight
training.
Researches also
demonstrate that
resistance exercise,
also called strength
training, like weight
training and weight
lifting, has
profound effects on the
musculoskeletal system,
contributes to the
maintenance of
functional abilities,
and prevents
osteoporosis, sarcopenia
(loss of body mass),
lower-back pain, and
other disabilities.
Weight lifting also
contributes to muscle
conditioning. Muscle
conditioning is
important for the
overall stability and
strength of the body. It
is beneficial until the
end of life if well
maintained. Muscle
conditioning is good for
the bones because bones
grow stronger and denser
with stresses put on the
muscles around them.
Moreover, weight
lifting makes the
muscles, connective
tissues and tendons
stronger.
The way you sit and
stand are influenced by
the health of a network
of neck, shoulder, back,
hip and abdominal
muscles. Stronger
muscles can help you
stand and sit straighter
and more comfortably.
You may notice improved
balance and stability.
As you begin to notice
the positive physical
changes in your body and
develop a regular
exercise routine,
your ability to handle
stress effectively will
improve. Weight
training allows you
to sleep better, i.e.,
fall asleep quicker and
sleep deeper. Clinical
studies have shown
regular exercise to
be one of the three best
tools for effective
stress management.
Weight lifting,
like most forms of
exercise also raises
metabolism thus causing
the body to burn more
calories. This helps in
the maintenance of our
desirable weight.
Boosted metabolism
(which means burning
more calories when at
rest) with reduced body
fat. Your overall weight
may not change, but you
will gain muscle and
lose fat. Over time you
should notice decreases
in waist measurements
and body fat
measurements.
Remember the adage
“something is better
than nothing.” Start
improving your health. A
little start like
lifting those grocery
bags and rocking your
baby to sleep may mean a
decrease on your risk of
muscle loss on later
years.
Consult with your doctor
if you want to make
weight lifting a
daily part of your
fitness regimen.
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