Friday, April 19, 2013

Strength Training

By Svene Brag




There is a lot of talk on the priority of weight workouts as a part of a perfect workout schedule. However, there may be some confusion as to what strength training actually is. This is because many people incorrectly think of strength training with weight training. Although strength training may consist of the use of gym weights, it is not always necessary.

What Is Strength Training?

Strength training can be any exercise that increases your strength. This may mean more muscle mass or simply definition and working existing muscle. Muscle size decreases as we grow older unless some type of training is added to a person's schedule. Ordinary free weights may be used when training for strength, but different equipment may include resistance bands and gym machines. Strength training can also be accomplished with no equipment at all by the use of an individual's own body weight.

Athletes and players on sports teams most often engage in strength training workouts. But the average person must engage in strength training as well, as there are many positive results on the human body.

Females have often been hesitant to engage in weight training because they fear putting on too much muscle. This is just not true. Ladies do not have hormones and chemicals in her body to build much muscle with a normal strength building workout. It is equally important for ladies to work to build strength, as it is for men.

The Benefits Of Strength Training

This training results in other benefits than simply developing lean muscle. Benefits of more strength may be found over the entire body. Those who perform in strength training enjoy extra energy, endurance, concentration, and vitality, deeper sleep, happier moods, and increased confidence in themselves. These are just a few of the benefits, there are many more.

Increase Lean tissue.

In addition to is muscle mass broken down as we age, but as our body requires energy, muscle is used easier than fat. We lose muscle faster when we don't use it. Resistance training stop further lean muscle and may build muscle as well. Increased lean tissue improves your metabolism, telling your body to burn your food faster and more effectively. Also, your body may be more likely to get rid of fat when muscles are used on a consistent basis.

Healthy Bones & Joints

As people age, bone size declines along with muscle tissue. Your joints have less strength with natural wear and tear over time. Putting resistance on your muscles improves your joints and bones. This resistance promotes bone density and repair. This will help prevent bone loss resulting in conditions such as osteoporosis. With better joints, your chance of injury is lower.

Stronger Abs.

When muscles in your abdominal area and back are durable, this gives you a better posture, ability to balance, and stability. This reduces the risk of pain in your back. Better posture helps the entire body work better with a straight spine. A improved ab region also assists mind and muscle connection.

Better able to deal with some medical conditions.

Improving your strength is an important part of improving some sicknesses and conditions. This type of routine helps lower total cholesterol when improving amounts of good cholesterol, lowers blood sugar levels, increases joint strength as a result of arthritis, and lower chronic back pain when strengthening core muscles and straightening your back. Theses exercises can additionally assist with similar problems.




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