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What are the benefits of weightlifting?

Jonathan Penney
Jonathan Penney on behalf of National Academy of Sports Medicine
Fitness

Weightlifting has tremendous amounts of benefit and below is a list of some of the endless possibilities:

  • Increased lean muscle mass will lead to an increased metabolism which may aid in weight loss
  • Decrease of body fat
  • Increased strength
  • Increased endurance
  • Increased energy

Many more possibilities are present.  Let me know your goals and I would be glad to assist and answering further questions.

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