Benefits of Strength/weight training

Lose body fat- builds muscle, the more lean muscle you have the more calories you burn by your BMR increasing which means more calories burned at rest!! Girl, you know you want that!

Strength without getting bulky- women do not have enough testosterone to get big and bulky like men. Instead, women develop definition and strength without massive size.

Decrease risk of Osteoporosis- not only are you getting stronger when lifting but your bones are getting stronger as well. Weight training increases bone density which reduces the risk of fractures and broken bones.

Reduce the risk of injury- weight training also increases strength in connective tissues and joints which will reduce injury from daily tasks.

Improves posture and reduces back pain- strengthening your back, shoulders, and core will improve your posture and help prevent lower back pain.

Enhances mood and relieves stress- weight training releases endorphins that are neurotransmitters that prevent pain, improve mood, and fight depression.

Increases metabolism- strength training can increase metabolism by speeding up your resting metabolic rate, this is because it takes your body more calories to maintain muscle than it does to maintain fat.

Improves sleep-strength training makes it easier to fall asleep, reduces sleeplessness, and improves sleep quality

Improves balance-reduce the risk of falling in older mostly but younger women also, who may be at higher risk due to weak muscle tone.

Better blood glucose control- strength training can help people with type 2 diabetes to improve blood glucose levels also can help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life due to increased insulin sensitivity.

Can lower blood pressure- can help reduce coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other heart conditions.

So those of you ladies that are just doing cardio, Cardio is great but you want to be”toned” and lose body fat, then I highly suggest you start thinking about getting a strength training plan developed for you. If you need help I GOTCHA GIRL, SHOOT ME AN EMAIL!

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