Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Need more motivation to lift weights?

How about these:

Increased muscle mass = faster resting metabolic rate. The more muscle mass you have the more calories you burn in everything you do!

Increased bone density. Running, swimming or any cardio workout won’t help strengthen bone, but high-intensity and moderate-intensity resistance exercise have been proven to increase musculoskeletal health.

A boost in cardiovascular fitness; intense strength training puts a strain on the cardiorespiratory system and forces the heart, lunges and blood vessels to increase their efficacy.

Reduce body fat and the appearance of fat loss that results from tighter, firmer, shapelier muscles.

Faster reflexes and better balance. Improved strength of connective tissues, which increases joint stability.

Enhanced immune system & Improved self-esteem and confidence. Exercise stimulates the release of endorphins. Endorphins are believed to: relieve pain; enhance the immune system; reduce stress; and delay the aging process.

(Physical activity is increasingly becoming part of the prescription for the treatment of depression and anxiety. For more on this go to: http://hubpages.com/hub/ExerciseandTheEndorphinRush)

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