Why Resistance Training?

I am sure you could not weight for this posting..... Whether using weight training machines, free weights, exercise tubing, your own body weight, etc. the benefits are great. Check out some of them below:

Increase muscle mass and lost body fat
Increase metabolism
Increase muscle strength
Increase bone density
Reduce Risk of Diabetes – increase glucose utilization
Improve cholesterol profile and blood pressure
Beat back pain
Fight Arthritis and strengthen joints
Help you become a better athlete
Strengthen your mental health
Reduce the risk of injury
Decrease aging process
Enhance overall function
Increase body awareness
And so on...........

So, if you are an athlete of any level, a mom or dad, grandma or grandpa, teenager, etc. get "pumped up". The benefits are amazing. Remember: make sure to check with your doctor if you have not been performing resistance training as well as seek professional coaching on how to perform resistance exercises properly. Have fun!!!