Benefits of Weight Training

Many don't totally "get" the benefits of weight training. It's so much more than just "toning up" or getting more muscular. There are countless ways adding weight training to your life will positively affect you, your family, and your life as a whole. Here is a basic list of what you can expect:

-Increases HDL (good cholesterol) and decrease LDL (bad cholesterol).
-Reduces risk of diabetes and insulin needs.
-Lowers risk of cardiovascular disease.
-Lower high blood pressure.
-Lowers risk of breast cancer - reduces high estrogen levels linked to the disease.
-Decreases or minimizes risk of osteoporosis by building bone mass.
-Reduces symptoms of PMS
-Reduces stress and anxiety.
-Decreases colds and illness. -Increased muscle strength, power, endurance and size with enhanced performance of everyday tasks. --You will be able to do everyday tasks like lifting, carrying, and walking up stairs with greater ease.
-By working the muscles through a full range of motion, weight training can improve your overall body flexibility. Increased flexibility reduces the risk of muscle pulls and back pain
-Strong muscles, tendons, and ligaments are less likely to give way under stress and are less likely to be injured. Increased bone density and strength reduces back and knee pain by building muscle around these areas.
-Boosted metabolism. The more muscle mass you have the more calories you burn all the time and your metabolism remains elevated for up to 48 hours after a weight training session.
-The conditioning effect will result in firmer and better-defined muscles.
-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.

If these reasons and more aren't enough to get you into a program then I don't know what will!

"Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going." -Jim Ryan

Cassandra Wyzik
B.S. - ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
Juice Plus+ Distributor
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