Other than big muscles, are there health benefits to resistance training?
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Dr. Michael Roizen answered:Oh yes! Let me count the ways. Resistance training builds muscle so contributes most per minute to weight loss, increases blood flow and lowers your blood pressure. Not to mention, resistance training (in addition to cardio) keeps your blood sugar from going on a roller coaster ride. And as if you needed more incentive to add resistance training to your work out, it strengthens muscles and increases balance. Having weak muscles and poor balance increases your risk of falls. And, by extension, fractures. And, by further extension, emergency room visits that can have you laid up for weeks. Not sure what types of exercises to do? Check out You: On a Diet and You: Being Beautiful for some simple, but effective resistance exercises. Or sharecare.comHelpful? 1 person found this helpfulOh yes! Let me count the ways. Resistance training builds muscle so contributes most per minute to weight loss, increases blood flow and lowers your blood pressure. Not to mention, resistance training (in addition to cardio) keeps your blood... More -
National Academy of Sports Medicine answered:There certainly are! Resistance training provides a significant number of benefits. Some are them include increased bone mineral density, increased HDL cholesterol, decreased blood pressure, increased strength for activities of daily life, improved glucose tolerance, lower insulin levels, lower blood sugar, lower triglycerides, and improved mood. Working the muscles makes all other systems of the body work harder as well, including the heart and lungs. As you can see, there is a large return on your investment in resistance training.
There certainly are! Resistance training provides a significant number of benefits. Some are them include increased bone mineral density, increased HDL cholesterol, decreased blood pressure, increased strength for activities of daily life,... More -
Mark Dickey answered:Strength training is an effective method for losing weight, gaining lean muscle mass, losing body fat, toning the body, and improving your physical fitness appearance. The additional lean muscle mass will improve your overall body structure, strength, and repair system, while increasing your metabolism, resulting in more calories consumed.
As we age, some muscular, connective tissue, and bone structure benefits received from strength fitness training are: keeping or increasing muscle mass and help prevent muscle loss or atrophy, reduce or prevent bone loss, improve posture, stability and balance, maintain a healthy range of motion and flexibility.
Also just as important, exercising helps improve our state of mind, self-esteem, and well-being.
Strength training is an effective method for losing weight, gaining lean muscle mass, losing body fat, toning the body, and improving your physical fitness appearance. The additional lean muscle mass will improve your overall body structure,... More -
Louis Vitale - NASM Elite Trainer answered:When some people hear the words "resistance training" they think of the big bulky guys in South Beach throwing up weights the size of the average man. The term resistance training simply refers to the use of a force acting against your directional movement; regardless of the amount of that force.
Depending on your goals, the amount of resistance used should be tailored to the individual. For instance, resistance training can be used not only to "bulk up" but also to improve strength during physical therapy or even increase lean muscle to improve fat loss.
As other trainers already mentioned, there are countless numbers of other general health benefits that accompany the use of resistance training as well.
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When some people hear the words "resistance training" they think of the big bulky guys in South Beach throwing up weights the size of the average man. The term resistance training simply refers to the use of a force acting against your directional... More -
Mrs. Michelle Carlson answered:Big muscles are rarely the front runners to benefits of resistance training. As a matter of fact, when we think of those muscle bound athletes in body building (yes, like Arnold) we must remember that hypertrophy (muscle growth) of that size takes a phenomenal amount of time, energy, planning and food. Resistance training for the rest of us has loads of great benefits, including:
- Lower body fat
- Leaner muscle mass
- Smaller all over body = smaller clothes
- Tighter skin
- Increased bone density
- Higher metabolism
- Increased strength
- Lower blood pressure
- Less risk of obesity related disease
Resistance training can be incorporated 2-3 days per week to give you all the benefits you may be looking for in your cardio program. Both resistance training and cardio are vital to overall health and wellness.
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Big muscles are rarely the front runners to benefits of resistance training. As a matter of fact, when we think of those muscle bound athletes in body building (yes, like Arnold) we must remember that hypertrophy (muscle growth) of that size takes a... More -
Donna Verive - NASM Elite Trainer answered:Resistance training has been shown to decrease osteoporosis. There are some on-going studies that are showing it may help to lower high blood pressure. Resistance training can raise your resting metabolic rate, which can help you to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. Improved body mechanics, day to day functional movements are easier for someone who resistance trains regularly. It can play a role in preventing a number of diseases. Resistance training can improve your mood and increase your energy level. There are so many health benefits to resistance training, it's difficult to resist. :)
Resistance training has been shown to decrease osteoporosis. There are some on-going studies that are showing it may help to lower high blood pressure. Resistance training can raise your resting metabolic rate, which can help you to lose weight or... More -
Lisa Lynn answered:Resistance training has many benefits and is one of THE best ways to transform your body fast! If you're looking to tighten and tone your body, resistance training should be your top priority as it boosts the metabolism better than any other type of exercise. Don't worry about bulking up--that's not so easy to do. You need to lift excessively heavy and eat lots of calories to grow big bulky muscles. After age 30 it's almost impossible due to the hormonal changes to add bulk. Resistance training also provides life-changing benefits such as stronger bones, lower heart rate and blood pressure, alleviates depression and makes your clothes fit better! One of the best reasons to resistance train is that it builds lean muscle tissue and muscle burns more caloires all day long even at rest! Everyone needs to strength train 2 times per week, minimum, for a stronger, healthier body and three times per week for weight loss. Resistance training doesnt need to take hours. In fact, 20 minutes in the gym will do the trick and transform your body and your life! What are you waiting for? Dont forget to refuel with a high-quality lean protein such as a Whey protein shake or eggwhites after your workout to replenish lost nutrients and to help your body heal and repair.
Resistance training has many benefits and is one of THE best ways to transform your body fast! If you're looking to tighten and tone your body, resistance training should be your top priority as it boosts the metabolism better than any... More
