Weight training tones your muscles and raises your metabolism, which helps your body burn more calories 24 hours-a-day, even while sleeping. Here are the top reasons to make weight training a part of you weight loss program:
* Reverse the natural decline in your metabolism which begins around age 30.
* Become energized.
* Positive effect on almost all of your 650+ muscles.
* Strengthens bones, reducing your risk of developing osteoporosis.
* Improves muscular endurance.
* Will not develop big muscles on women, just toned muscles.
* Makes you strong. Strength gives you confidence and makes daily activities easier.
* Makes you less prone to low-back injuries.
* Decreases your resting blood pressure.
* Decreases your risk of developing adult onset diabetes.
* Decreases your gastrointestinal transit time, reducing your risk for developing colon cancer.
* Increases your blood level of HDL cholesterol (the good type).
* Improves your posture.
* Improves the functioning of your immune system.
* Lowers your resting heart rate, a sign of a more efficient heart.
* Improves your balance and coordination.
* Elevates your mood.
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