The following article is one of a series of articles which focus on
Self Improvement, Motivation and Empowerment. It is based on research
done over twenty years as a personal and business coach. This self
improvement article was written in response to questions which have
been asked on losing weight and long term weight loss as well as address common challenges that people have with this subject. I sincerely hope that you find the following
information of value. Discover The Benefits Of Weight Lifting Most
people, especially women, discard weight lifting as a good form of
exercise because they think that weight lifting will actually make
their bodies look like a man. If you are one of those people, then you
might be surprised to know that this is not true. The hormones of man
and woman are not the same. The hormone testosterone plays a major role
in muscular development. Because women have very little of this
hormone, they tend not to "bulk-up" with weight training. Researches
also demonstrate that resistance exercise, also called strength
training, like weight training and weight lifting, has profound effects
on the musculoskeletal system, contributes to the maintenance of
functional abilities, and prevents osteoporosis, sarcopenia (loss of
body mass), lower-back pain, and other disabilities. Weight
lifting also contributes to muscle conditioning. Muscle conditioning is
important for the overall stability and strength of the body. It is
beneficial until the end of life if well maintained. Muscle
conditioning is good for the bones because bones grow stronger and
denser with stresses put on the muscles around them. Moreover, weight lifting makes the muscles, connective tissues and tendons stronger. ========SIDEBAR========
When it comes to the subject of self improvement, I fully understand
(through my own experiences) that it is a lot easier said than done.
However, you are here, right now, because you have a desire to improve
your self or you are at least interested in this subject. Perhaps you
are reading this to help a friend or colleague - great. If this article
helps you or you help a friend, paying it forward is what life is all
about so we all win.
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way you sit and stand are influenced by the health of a network of
neck, shoulder, back, hip and abdominal muscles. Stronger muscles can
help you stand and sit straighter and more comfortably. You may notice
improved balance and stability. As you begin to notice the
positive physical changes in your body and develop a regular exercise
routine, your ability to handle stress effectively will improve. Weight
training allows you to sleep better, i.e., fall asleep quicker and
sleep deeper. Clinical studies have shown regular exercise to be one of
the three best tools for effective stress management. Weight
lifting, like most forms of exercise also raises metabolism thus
causing the body to burn more calories. This helps in the maintenance
of our desirable weight. Boosted metabolism (which means burning more
calories when at rest) with reduced body fat. Your overall weight may
not change, but you will gain muscle and lose fat. Over time you should
notice decreases in waist measurements and body fat measurement. Remember
the adage "something is better than nothing." Start improving your
health. A little start like lifting those grocery bags and rocking your
baby to sleep may mean a decrease on your risk of muscle loss on later
years. Consult with your doctor if you want to make weight lifting a daily part of your fitness regimen. |
