Weight Lifting Fitness Helps You Stay Healthy

Posted by Paul on January 7th, 2010 at 01:55am

Many people believe that weight lifting fitness is only for building  huge, bulky muscles. If that’s what you are going for, that’s all good and fine. But did you know there is much more to weight lifting than meets the eye?

Such a seemingly simple exercise has far reaching effects in overall health and fitness with additional benefits that are more often or not, overlooked.

Yes, it’s true. A resistance training program builds strong muscle, but it also helps you burn fat. Here’s how it’s accomplished.

A more muscular body increases metabolism, which allows you to burn up a good amount of extra calories daily – even at rest.

That means whether I’m playing a video game, watching Family Guy, or even sleeping, I’m burning up unwanted calories!  I don’t know about you, but to me that’s pretty cool!

With weight lifting fitness, you also gain a good amount of energy. You’ll find yourself jumping from bed morning after morning, ready for the day and actually looking forward to it. You won’t even need a pot full of coffee.

By embarking on a well rounded program, you’ll actually loose the sluggish feelings and replace them with an energetic body that most everyone would love to have .

PSST! You’ll look hot and sexy too!  YUM!!!

The opposite sex will be looking your way and checking you out. Hope you are OK with that 

If that isn’t enough for you, your mood will improve and you’ll have a great outlook on life in general. PLUS, your posture will be better, your blood pressure lower, and you’ll even enjoy greater balance and coordination.

I mean, what’s not to like?

No, you don’t need to workout untill your muscles tear or explode.

No, your mantra dosn’t have to be “No pain, no gain!!!”

A weight lifting plan dosn’t need to be hard or difficult. Start with a weight you can handle and progress from there. Don’t do too much too soon and get your doctor’s advice before beginning any fitness plan.

Tags: fitness, Health, Muscle, Physical exercise, Resistance training, weight lifting fitness, Weightlifting

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