Wednesday 12 March 2008

Benefits if Resistance Training

Resistance training is one of the key elements in any weight loss plan. Here are 5 great reasons to start training.

  1. Increases and Maintains strength - strength is very important for everyday tasks. It allows us to perform fundamental movements and daily tasks.
  2. Help Maintain Weight - the more muscle you have the more calories your body will burn. This will help either maintain or decrease your weight.
  3. Reduces Injury Risk - resistance training increases the strength of your tendons as well as your muscle. This will reduce the likelihood of injuries
  4. Prevents osteoporosis - resistance training increases bone density therefore preventing brittle bone disease
  5. Increases Power- power is not only for sportsmen. Power is one of the most important aspects in maintaining functional ability of older people. Increase your power now it will benefit you later into life.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

great that you mentioned prevention of osteoporosis. very few women are aware of this fact and it is well researched.

Anonymous said...

Great! and even an exercise will help...