Weight training helps to promote {fat loss}and is arguably even more important than aerobics in long-term weight management. You see, muscle is metabolically active tissue. For each pound of muscle that you gain, your body burns an additional 50 calories a day at rest. Thus, by putting on a mere five pounds of muscle (something that a novice trainee can accomplish in a few months), you'll burn an additional {250} calories a day, even while lying on your couch reading a book. Better yet, most of the resting energy is derived from fat, so you ultimately will tap into those hard to-reduce areas.
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| I would rather gain five pounds of muscle that is smaller and works for me than gain 5 useless pounds of fat. |
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Additional Reasons to LIFT WEIGHTS:
1. You will have stronger bones- lifting weights increases bone density and reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
2. Reduce the risk of disease- such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, risk of stroke, risk of heart attack
3. You will be physically stronger- umm duh.
4. Good for the brain- can improve short and long term memory and increase productivity
5. Dealing with stress and improve mood- hello {Endorphins} (make you feel exhilarated and happy and block the feeling of pain
6. Change the shape of your body- giving you long, lean, "toned" muscles
7. Speed up the metabolism- burning calories at rest
BASIC RULES OF WEIGHT LIFTING:
1. Always exercise certain group of muscles- do not try to do a full body work everyday. allow you muscles 24+ hour rest time depending on intensity and strain on muscles. Giving your body rest time is crucial in developing lean muscle.
2. Work your way up in weights- start with light weights. do not rush to heavy ones. choose a weight that fatigues you at you 12th repetition. once you can do at least 15 repetitions with the same weight with out any problems, increase the weight a little.
3. Breath properly- BREATHE people. for all that is holy BREATHE. Inhale when lowering weight and exhale when lifting weight.
4. Use proper form- please you proper form. if you are unaware how to do something ASK or look it up.
If you have {ANY} questions about lifting weights P L E A S E ask me or email me at
kelseypillitere@gmail.com
DO NOT THINK I DO NOT THINK YOU NEED CARDIO TOO!
You need a well balance plan to maximizes your results.
