7 Reasons You Should Do Resistance Training – Women Included!

There are many benefits to including resistance training in your exercise regime.

Here are my top 7 reasons.

1. Makes You Feel Better

Not only will you feel better about how you look, but you will also help reduce your stress and depression.

2. Bone Health

With appropriate exercises you can maintain and increase your bone density. This is particularly important for women of all ages. UC Health agrees - “Strong bones go hand in hand with strong muscles” - read more in the link below the page.

3. Your Strength And Independence

Weight training can improve your strength, which means you will be more able to do those things you want to do, like moving furniture, lifting boxes or bags, opening heavy doors, changing the car tyre.

4. Helps With Fat Loss

The more muscle you have the more calories you burn, even at rest. As we get older we tend to lose muscle mass, which in turn means we burn less calories. This can lean to fat gain. Resistance training will help maintain and increase your muscle mass.

5. Control Of Blood Sugar

Resistance training helps regulate insulin in your body, which can help reduce your risk of developing diabetes.

6. Prevent Injuries

With a well balanced workout regime, you can improve your posture, strengthen all the joint supporting muscles, help improve muscle imbalances, and thereby reduce you risk of injury. This can be particularly helpful for people prone to lower back injuries, knee injuries, and shoulder and neck problems.

7. Especially for Women

Some women are concerned that resistance or weight training will make them big and bulky. In reality this wont happen because of the basic biological differences between men and women. Women will more likely gain muscle density and tone without the bulk.

If you need any help getting started with a suitable resistance training program please contact me.

Also take a look at UC Health's link: 5 Tips for Building Stronger Bones, At Any Age