Benefits of Strength Training
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Benefits of Strength Training
There are a myriad of benefits you can get from strength training. Not only do arm exercises, back exercises, leg exercises and core exercises make you stronger, they also increase bone density, which decreases your risk of osteoporosis. As you do more strength training and start to focus more on exercise and fitness, your basal metabolic rate, or the amount of calories you burn while inactive, will increase. This means that you will burn more calories all day long. Each pound of muscle gained is a pound of fat lost. You also burn between 35 and 40 more calories per day for each pound of muscle gained, so if you gain three pounds of muscle, you will burn an extra 120 calories per day. This can add up to a weight loss of 10 to 12 pounds in one year!
The most important aspect of strength training is the self-confidence you gain. When you know you can lift those groceries or move that furniture around on your own, it is empowering. If you feel good about yourself, your overall outlook on life is more positive and rewarding.
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