21/01/2022
benefits of strength training
1. Rebuilding muscle.
2. Recharging metabolism.Resistance training has a dual impact on a person's metabolic rate because it increases energy use during both the exercise session and the muscle recovery and rebuilding period—up to three days after each workout
3. Reducing fat. Most people accumulate fat as they age, even if their eating patterns remain the same. Fortunately, the same strength training studies that showed a three- to four-pound increase in muscle was also demonstrated
4. Reducing resting blood pressure.Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Around one-third of adults have high blood pressure. Numerous studies have shown significant reductions in resting blood pressure readings after two more months of standard or circuit-style strength training.
5. Improving blood lipid profiles.Almost half of adults have undesirable blood lipid levels, increasing their risk for heart disease. But regular strength training can result in favorable increases of 8 to 21 percent in HDL (good) cholesterol, favourable decreases of 13 to 23 percent in LDL (bad) cholesterol, and favourable reductions of 11 to 18 percent in triglycerides.
6. Enhancing postcoronary performance. For older adults who have had problems with cardiovascular health, resistance exercise has proven to be a productive means for attaining and maintaining desirable body weight.
7. Resisting diabetes. “People who have desirable body weights and moderate to high levels of muscular fitness have a very low risk of developing type 2 diabetes
8. Increasing bone density. Muscle loss is closely associated with bone loss, but fortunately, strength training increases both muscle mass and bone mass.
9. Decreasing physical discomfort.While a large percentage of people with lower-back pain can reduce discomfort by strengthening their lower-back muscles
10. Enhancing mental health. several studies on the psychological changes associated with regular resistance exercise, noted significant improvements in some types of depression
11. Reversing physical frailty. “Even people well past the age of 50 can benefit from sensible strength training