Strength Training For Women: 4 Benefits Of Strength Training

In the olden days, it was assumed that strength training was for men ony. We equated strength training with pictures of grotesquely over built, oily, fake-baked men in tiny little Speedos! But today we have come to understand that those were extreme examples of body building which had nothing to do with health or fitness!

Below I have described four of the benefits of strength training for women.

1. Strength training increases fat burning by speeding up your metabolism. Combining cardio with strength training will lead to more and faster fat loss than cardio alone. And the more muscle you add, the more fat you burn because muscle tissue even burns calories when at rest!

2. Strength training fights osteoporosis. Working your muscles in a targeted, intense way increases bone density by increasing the pull on the bones to which the muscles are attached.

3. Strength training improves balance. You are building stronger ligaments and tendons while you are building stronger muscles and bones. As you get stronger, you are also becoming more coordinated and so less likely to fall and injure yourself. If you do happen to fall, you will have muscle tissue in place to act as padding for your bones and joints.

4. Strength training helps you to look and feel better. You will reduce body fat and build up lean muscle. Firm, toned muscles pad your skin and prevent jiggly arms and droopy skin. You feel confident and energized. Your posture is even improved by strength training!

When designing your fitness program, be sure to include strength training as well as cardio for the best all around routine for total body fitness. Be sure to ask your doctor or a fitness professional for advice on setting up your strength training program.