Exercising regularly can keep your heart, body, and mind healthy. Exercise can also increase endorphins, which are what keep you happy. Breaking a sweat is the best way to keep your metabolism in check, and keep any excess weight off. Keeping your body in motion and exercising regularly is a great way to keep your body young, strong, and fit, and incorporating strength and weight training into your routine, especially for women, has many benefits.
Here are 8 reasons why women should lift weights:
You'll burn more calories
Lifting weights can actually help you burn more calories than doing a cardio workout. In just 30 minutes of weight lifting, you can burn anywhere from 120-180 calories, plus, they continue to burn throughout the day even after your workout.
You'll increase muscle mass
Lifting weights can help you increase lean muscle mass as well as maintain the muscle you already have. This doesn't mean that you will bulk up, only that you will lose your excess fat and look leaner while feeling stronger.
It's heart-healthy
Even though you're not running on the treadmill, a strength training routine will still get your heart rate up. This type of workout can lower cholesterol and blood pressure, keeping your heart healthy.
Your bones and joints will become stronger
Weight lifting can prevent diseases such as osteoporosis, arthritis, and chronic pain by keeping your bones and joints moving while strengthening them at the same time.
It can reduce stress and anxiety
In an article by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, they found that exercise, specifically a moderately strenuous workout has a “large and significant effect” against depression. People’s mental health improved greatly if they were physically active.
Your balance will improve
Weight training can help strengthen your knees and ankles, which can help improve your balance and prevent you from experiencing common injuries as you age.
You'll have more energy
Lifting weights will get your endorphins up! This will not only put you in a better mood, but also increase energy, fight fatigue, and help you sleep better at night.
It will keep your brain healthy
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, studies show that "exercise is very effective in reducing fatigue, improving alertness and concentration, and enhancing overall cognitive function - especially helpful when stress has depleted your energy or ability to concentrate."
A few basic strength training exercises to try out include squats, push-ups, lunges, bench press, planks, and deadlifts. Adding these six exercises into your regular fitness routine will give you a full-body strength workout, keeping you looking and feeling great!
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