How can strength training benefit me?
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UnitedHealthcare answered:Strength training can help you burn more fat than aerobic or cardiovascular exercise alone. Weight training keeps the loss of your muscle mass to a minimum, which will help you perform better during aerobic activities. The resulting increase in muscle mass will also raise your basal metabolic rate (resting metabolism).
A weight training routine should hit all major muscle groups. Many men concentrate on building their arms and chest because of the highly visible results, but don't forget about the back and legs. Building up these areas may not yield immediate visual results, but it won't take long to feel some gains.
Always check with your doctor before beginning a new exercise program.
Strength training can help you burn more fat than aerobic or cardiovascular exercise alone. Weight training keeps the loss of your muscle mass to a minimum, which will help you perform better during aerobic activities. The resulting increase in... More -
Dr. Larry Cheskin of Johns Hopkins Medicine answered:Strength training such as lifting weights, using resistance bands, and even using your own body weight, can help you to gain strength and build muscle. More muscle means a higher metabolism, which means more calories burned at rest, even when you are not exercising. This is often why men may lose weight faster than women when they go on similar diet plans. Not only will you be burning calories while you are strength training, but you will be burning calories while you sleep. And, aside from helping with weight loss, strength training can improve your bone density, which can help to prevent osteoporosis, or weakening of the bones, as we age. Not to mention that improving strength can also help us to be more efficient in our daily lives, i.e. lifting groceries, carrying luggage, etc.
Strength training such as lifting weights, using resistance bands, and even using your own body weight, can help you to gain strength and build muscle. More muscle means a higher metabolism, which means more calories burned at rest, even when you... More -
Jeff Croswell answered:There are many benefits to weight training for everyone. Weight training helps you decrease your chances of osteoporosis as you get older, increase your metabolism and helps you prevent injury. So in all strength training provides many benefits for all people to help improve their lives.Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulThere are many benefits to weight training for everyone. Weight training helps you decrease your chances of osteoporosis as you get older, increase your metabolism and helps you prevent injury. So in all strength training provides many... More -
Jonathan Penney of National Academy of Sports Medicine answered:The first focus is what is your goal? Are you looking to build muscle from strength training? Are you looking to lose weight?
Strength training will assist in any goal you may have. If you are looking to lose weight then you are in luck! Strength training will increase your lean muscle mass which will increase your metabolism and help aid in weight loss. Looking to prevent a decrease in bone density? Hope so! Strength training will assist in keep strong bone density.
Incorporating strength training into your current exercise routine will truly be beneficial. Let me know your specific goal and I would be glad to help you develop a tremendous program!
The first focus is what is your goal? Are you looking to build muscle from strength training? Are you looking to lose weight? Strength training will assist in any goal you may have. If you are looking to lose weight then you... More -
SecondsCount.org answered:Strength training is the process of building and maintaining muscles in the body by using progressively heavier weights (or resistance). It is also called resistance training, weight lifting, toning, and body building.
Strength training is very important for maintaining muscle mass throughout your lifetime. Muscle is metabolically active, which means it does the work of creating energy for your body by burning the calories you eat from food. When you maintain and build muscle, you are letting your body do some of the hard work of maintaining your weight.
Strength training provides many benefits and should not be overlooked as part of your exercise program:- Strength training increases the size and strength of muscles. The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn at rest. So, strength training is an important part of weight maintenance and weight loss.
- Strength training helps strengthen tendons, ligaments, and bones. This helps prevent injury during activities of daily living or physical activities.
- As we get older, muscle size and strength decline. But strength training exercises can rebuild and preserve muscles.
- Strength training also helps improves balance.
- Strength training can have a positive impact on your appearance.
Remember to discuss any exercise program with your physician or a qualified health professional before you begin. Your physician can give you recommendations that are appropriate based on your age, activity level, health history, current fitness level, and physical fitness goals.
Strength training is the process of building and maintaining muscles in the body by using progressively heavier weights (or resistance). It is also called resistance training, weight lifting, toning, and body building. Strength training is... More -
Dr. Kelly Traver answered:Strength training can benefit everyone. Through strength training, not only can you improve your ability to function throughout the day, you can also decrease your risk of lower back pain, osteoporosis, hypertension, and diabetes. By performing resistance exercises, you can strengthen your ligaments and tendons and enhance regions of your brain that are responsible for coordination, balance, and general movement skills.
Strength training can benefit everyone. Through strength training, not only can you improve your ability to function throughout the day, you can also decrease your risk of lower back pain, osteoporosis, hypertension, and diabetes. By performing... More
