6 Reasons to Lift Weights NOW!

Lifting weights can improve your health, no matter your age or gender. In fact we are constantly learning new benefits of weightlifting. And you don’t have to bench press 350 pounds to see those benefits. You can see results in lifting a 5 pound dumbbell! 

 

Weight training will:

1.) Help you lose more fat… even at rest. Muscles burn more calories than fat. So even at rest you are burning more calories to help you keep the weight off for good.

2.) Your clothes will fit better. One pound of fat takes up more space than one pound of muscle (18-20%)… so even though pound for pound muscle weighs more, it’s lean, tight and takes up less space!

3.) Curb the effects of Sarcopenia ( age related muscle loss) and help protect your heart while also preventing type 2 diabetes!

4.) Improve your balance… you may not notice it… but as you age you start to lose your balance and it is largely related to muscle loss. Gaining back muscle strength means you are less likely to fall and injure yourself.

5.) It will strengthen your bones. All adults, but especially women need to protect their bones from osteoporosis. Exercising with weights is one of the best ways to maintain strong healthy bones.

6.) Improve your self-confidence and motivation. You can see results in just a few weeks which can impact your self-image and motivate you to get in shape and stay in shape.

Weight training 2-3x per week on alternating days is all it takes to see real results. Even light weights will have a dramatic impact on how you look and feel! So grab some dumb bells today and get started. What are you waiting for?