Top Reasons to Lift Weights

Why Lift Weights?

  Resistance training can improve your health in many ways, both physical and mental. Here are a few of the top reasons to lift weights on a regular basis (2 or more times per week).

Lose More Fat  -  Gain More Muscle -  Increased Metabolism

  Weight Training can increase your resting metabolic rate by increasing your lean mass (muscle, bone, connective tissue), improve insulin sensitivity and glucose control. Your clothes will fit better because you have less fat and more muscle. As we age our metabolic rate declines, this can help to reduce the decline. 

Improve Functional Ability

  Weight Training can improve your balance and coordination. This can help you improve skiing, golf, tennis, hiking, etc. The best types of exercises are functional. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Functional_training

Increase Testosterone and HGH

  Testosterone and HGH production decline with age. Lifting Weights will reduce the amount of decline. This generally has an anti-aging effect. 

Reduce Injuries

  Weight Training can help improve your bone density as well as strengthen muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. This will reduce your risk of osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and can help reduce injuries from activities and aging. 

Improve Mood and Cognitive Function

  Very important benefit that is often overlooked. Resistance Training can improve your mood, cognitive ability, reduce anxiety, improve sleep and self esteem. 

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