Resistance training or weight training is at oftentimes overlooked by members in our health club. The benefits of strength training are huge so I want to share them with you and squash some common misconceptions.
Resistance training maintains or increases Lean Body Mass (Muscle).
Lean Body Mass burns calories—even at rest (Resting Metabolism).
Resistance Training maintains or increases strength.
Resistance training itself will burn calories.
Resistance training will help you stay lean and maintain bone density
Failure to perform resistance training will do exactly the opposite. Therefore, in the end, who is it good for? Everyone! Younger adults, weight loss candidates, the elderly, athletes ….you!
Common misconceptions from women: “Resistance training will make me look like a guy.” Please let me assure you—lean muscle will not grow out of control and you will not gain fifty pounds of muscle any time soon. But a few pounds of muscle you do gain will burn fat for a long time to come and replace a bit of the fat lost. Strength training is worth it. Without the muscle, the fat will stay.
Here are 2 articles for further reading.
Mitch Mohs
Resistance Training
Resistance Training 2
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