Strength Training

    Build a Better Body

    Strength training, also called weight training, boosts your metabolism by adding lean muscle, helping you lose weight and keep it off. It can also prevent diabetes, fight aging, keep your bones strong, protect your memory, lower cholesterol and ease many types of chronic pain, including back pain.

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    International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA)    		 Q

    What are the benefits of performing each rep slowly when weight lifting?
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    When weight training, super-slow reps increase the mind-muscle connection and can give your workout a boost . . .


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