Weight training isn’t just for those wanting to be the next big bodybuilder. From helping you shift body fat, reduce stress, and move easier, weight lifting has a number of benefits that means everybody should be implementing it into their weekly routines.
• It makes every day activities easier
Increasing your strength allows you to perform every day activities easier, from walking up stairs, to holding shopping bags.
• It can help reduces lower back pain
The most common cause of lower back pain is due to weak and tight muscles. By strengthening the muscles which are weak (usually core muscles), and stretching the muscles which are tight (usually hips and glutes) usually reduces back pain.
• You burn more calories throughout the day
When you lift weights your muscles tear microscopically, this is completely normal and it is required to increase your muscle strength and size. Your body needs to work harder than normal to repair those little tears which results in your burning more calories while you rest.
• It sculpts your body
It’s no surprise that lifting weights helps build muscle, which along with a good diet can help define your physique.
• It can reduces the risk of osteoporosis
Weight training has been proven to strengthen bones which can help prevent the risk of osteoporosis
• It can help to reduce blood pressure
It’s been proven that, like cardio, weight training can help reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
• It increases sporting performance
Every sport demands a certain level of strength, power, endurance, speed. All of which weight training when done correctly can improve.
• It can reduce stress
Lifting weights releases endorphins, which are chemicals in your brain. Endorphins help to improve your mood and decrease tension.
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