The best reasons for adding weight lifting to your exercise routine that I've read is that weight-bearing exercise can help reduce your risk for osteoporosis, and helps to increase bone strength.
A well-designed strength-training program can provide the following benefits:
- Increased strength of bones, muscles and connective tissue (the tendons and ligaments), decreasing the risk of injury.
- Increased muscle mass. Most adults lose about one-half pound of muscle per year after the age of 20. This is largely due to decreased activity.
- Muscle tissue is partly responsible for the number of calories burned at rest (the basal metabolic rate or BMR). As muscle mass increases, BMR increases, making it easier to maintain a healthy body weight.
- Enhanced quality of life. As general strength increases, the effort required to perform daily routines (carrying groceries, working in the garden) will be less taxing.
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The best reasons for adding weight lifting to your exercise routine that I've read is that weight-bearing exercise can help reduce your risk for osteoporosis, and helps to increase bone strength.
According to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), here are the benefits of strength training:
A well-designed strength-training program can provide the following benefits:
- Increased strength of bones, muscles and connective tissue (the tendons and ligaments), decreasing the risk of injury.
- Increased muscle mass. Most adults lose about one-half pound of muscle per year after the age of 20. This is largely due to decreased activity.
- Muscle tissue is partly responsible for the number of calories burned at rest (the basal metabolic rate or BMR). As muscle mass increases, BMR increases, making it easier to maintain a healthy body weight.
- Enhanced quality of life. As general strength increases, the effort required to perform daily routines (carrying groceries, working in the garden) will be less taxing.
February 8, 2009 - 9:31amThis Comment
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