Benefits of Weight Training:
1. tones your muscles which looks great and raises your basal metabolism...which causes you to burn more calories 24 hours a day. You'll even burn more calories while you're sleeping.
2. can reverse the natural decline in your metabolism which begins around age 30.
3. energizes you.
4. has a positive effect on almost all of your 650-plus muscles.
5. strengthens your bones reducing your risk of developing osteoporosis.
6. improves your muscular endurance.
7. will NOT develop big muscles on women...just toned muscles!
8. makes you strong. Strength gives you confidence and makes daily activities easier.
9. makes you less prone to low-back injuries.
10. decreases your resting blood pressure.
11. decreases your risk of developing adult onset diabetes.
12. decreases your gastrointestinal transit time, reducing your risk for developing colon cancer.
13. increases your blood level of HDL cholesterol (the good type).
14. improves your posture.
15. improves the functioning of your immune system.
16. lowers your resting heart rate, a sign of a more efficient heart.
17. improves your balance and coordination.
18. elevates your mood.
