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The Pros of Strength Training

By Jane Yogel

It is no surprise that adults, of all ages, increase muscle mass when they start a weight lifting program. The benefits of exercising with weights, give every exercise participant a powerful fitness program that is low cost and portable. You can exercise at home or in the office with noticeable results, amazing benefits and with little space requirements. Muscles make us look good, feel strong and burn calories faster! Strong muscles improve our posture make us feel more confident and masterful. Improving your strength helps you live actively with vitality and energy!

The benefits of regular, appropriate exercise for all populations are indisputable. These benefits include, weight management; lower resting heart rate, cholesterol and blood pressure; delayed progression of osteoporosis and arthritis; stress management; and improved reflexes, balance, range of motion, flexibility and strength.

• Strength training increases the body’s metabolic rate

  During each decade, the average adult has 2 to 5 percent reduction in metabolic rate. Adding three pounds of muscle, however can increase metabolic rate by 7 percent.

• Strength training reduces body fat

  People who strength trained for 3 months lost 4 pounds of fat.

• Strength training increases lean muscle mass while preventing muscle mass loss

  Adults lose an average of six pounds of muscle per decade. Resistance training preserves muscle mass and strength.

• Strength training improves glucose metabolism

  Researchers found that glucose uptake can increases by 20 percent after just 3 to 4 months of strength training.

• Strength training increases bone mineral density

  Studies show that strength training can increase bone density in the spine and upper femur.

  • It can reduce low back pain
  • It can reduce the pain of arthritis
  • It can improve blood lipids
  • It can reduce the risk of many forms of cancer
  • It can lower resting blood pressure

About the Author:

Jane Yogel is a 20 year Master Personal Trainer and Licensed Wellness Coach in the Suburban Philadelphia Area. ASK Jane Now…… and have YOUR answer selected in her next newsletter topic. What are your three greatest concerns that affect your well being that you would like to change? Contact Jane and subscribe to her free newsletter. or www.diamondfitnessandwellness.com

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