Question!
If there was a way you could add years to your life, build stronger bones, feel more energized and confident in your own body, would you want to know how to accomplish this? If your answer is yes, I have goods for you, you can accomplish this and it starts with making the commitment to start a resistance training or weight training program.
Whether you choose to start your resistance training program at home or at the gym, the benefits of resistance training are too numerous to not add to your fitness regimen. If you’re new to resistance training and wondering if the benefits are worth the investment, discover five benefits of resistance training below.
What Are the Benefits of Resistance Training?
Benefit # 1. Increased Bone Density
Strength training aids in creating stronger and more dense bones. When you place a “load” or “stress” on your bones through weight-bearing resistance training activities, the resistance stimulates the bones to form new bone cells. The cycle of creating new bone cells increases bone mineral density making your bones stronger and lessening your chance of future fractures from osteoporosis (low bone mineral density).
Benefit # 2. Increased Strength
When you apply an external force or “resistance” on your muscle tissues by using a resistance training band, dumbbells or your own body weight, you create microfiber tears inside of your muscle tissues. After each resistance training session, the body starts a healing process to repair the torn tissues. Over time, the continuous cycle of breaking down and healing of your muscle tissues, your muscles will begin to become stronger and grow in size. The growth of your muscle tissues is called “hypertrophy” or muscular growth.
Benefit # 3. Improved Mood
Research shows feel good hormones such as Dopamine and Serotonin are released during physical activity including resistance training. Having a really stress-filled day, why not take 30-minutes out of your day to get in a good resistance training session. Improve your mood, elevate your heart rate and increase your strength. Your body will say thank you!
Benefit # 4. Reduced Body Fat
Resistance training is one of the most effective ways to build lean dense muscle tissue and to lose stubborn body fat. Muscle tissue is more dense and active compared to fat tissue. Therefore, even at the state of rest, muscle tissue helps to burn calories.
Benefit # 5. Improve Heart Health
Your heart is a muscle and needs to be exercised through safe physical exertion on a regular basis in order to function at its most healthiest capacity. By participating in a regular resistance training program, you may experience the health benefits of a lowered resting heart rate, lowered blood pressure and greater functioning of your heart, which are great health benefits to all ages and skill levels.
Are You Ready to Reap the Benefits of Resistance Training?
With all of this new information in your fitness tool box, you may be anxiously ready to start your resistance training program. If you are, that’s great! However, before starting any exercise program including a new resistance training program, get clearance from your doctor. Although the benefits of resistance training are numerous, there are risks associated with all exercise.
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You’re now equipped with the benefits of resistance training, but you may be confused about where and how to start your resistance training program!
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