Who wouldn't want to trade fat for muscle? Cardio is great for our health, but it is only part of the equation. A balanced fitness program includes strength training. It can not only help you slow the muscle loss that comes with age, but strengthen your entire body, increase bone density, ease arthritis pain and reduce your risk of injury.
Muscle building exercises can also improve balance, improve sleep and improve blood sugar control.
Strength training can also help on the weight loss front. Building muscle helps you burn calories. Hours after a workout your body is still burning calories. Additionally, when you are trying to lose weight, up to one-quarter of the weight loss can come from muscle, which in turn can slow down your metabolism. Strength training will help to rebuild that muscle or even prevent you from losing it at all.
Achieving success in strength training come from having a structured program. Plan your workouts, have an accountability partner and be patient...it takes time.
Here are some tips on how to make a Strength Training Plan and keep it!
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