Why Lift Weights?

We know that cardiovascular exercises like walking, swimming and biking are great for burning calories and strengthening our hearts, a must for optimal health and fitness. But what about weight training?

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that adults perform at least one set of strengthening moves at least two or three times per week. We can do this by: using our own body weight, free weights like dumbbells, exercise machines and exercise bands.

Because:

• Muscle boosts our metabolism: Every pound of muscle you build burns about 50 calories more per day (even at rest).
• Become less injury-prone: Strong muscles support our skeletal structure and the natural movements we all need to make on a daily basis.
• Maintain bone mass: The "stress" placed on our bones by stronger muscles encourages our bones to build strength and density, preventing osteoporosis.
• Muscle improves appearance: by changing the basic shape of our bodies, muscle helps mask cellulite by smoothing out those lumps and bumps of fat underneath the skin plus it improves our posture.

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