10 Reasons To Lift Weights |
|||||||||
|
|
More muscle means higher fat burning metabolism.
2.) Lift For More Energy!
You won't believe how great you'll feel when you have have less fatigue producing fat.
3.) Lift To Become Physically Stronger!
Weight training not only increases physical strength for athletic performance; it also makes every aspect of daily life easier and enjoyable.
4.) Lift To Improve Physcial Appearance!
Lifting helps you SEE the results of good nutrition by replacing fat with eye-popping muscle.
5.) Lift To Reduce Risk Of Illness!
Lifting increases reduces risk of osteoporosis by increasing bone density; reduces risk of heart
desease by increasing "good" cholesterol and lower "bad" cholesterol and blood pressure; reduces risk of diabetes by increasing glucose utilization in the body; and, reduces the risk of many other
diseases by boosting the immune system.
6.) Lift to get rid of pain!
I initially began lifting because of a shoulder injury. By increasing muscle you strengthen your joints
and reduce the risk of injury and pain. Lifting also increases range of motion allowing ease of movement.
7.) Lift for a stronger back!
Strengthening low back muscles along with abdominal muscles improves posture and can reduce low back pain by 80%.
8.) Lift weights because you can lift anywhere!
You don't need a membership in a fancy fitness center to lift weights. You don't need a lot of space for elaborate machines. All you need is a set of dumbbells. I personally like Intellbell's®, Power Blocks™. These
are "nested" weights that have a very small footprint. Power Blocks™ are available in different sized sets.
You can check them out at www.powerblocks.com.
9.) Lift to relax!
Weight training reduces stress and fights depression allowing you to relax and get a good nights sleep.
10.) Lift weights or lose muscle, it's your choice!
Between the ages of 35 - 65, muscle mass declines by 30% or more. Lifting prevents this loss!
|
|
|
||||||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||||||
|
|
