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A number of medical research trials show weight
training as the remedy for age-related muscle mass loss and
bone density. Generally, well-refined muscles have been found
to act as protection to the body from injury.
A
growing number of women are utilizing weight training to help
enhance their health. Dissimilar to aerobic and cardio exercise,
weight training tips the scale. Since, lean-muscle mass assists
with burning calories, shedding pounds is replaced with losing
inches.
On
the other side of the spectrum, other women shy away from weight
training because they fear that it will make them look bulky.
Professional trainers counter the argument with bulking up should
not be a concern unless it is the goal.
Many
personal trainers combine weights and aerobics into routines.
A good example of the exercise type involves stepping on/off
a platform while holding free weights. By fusing resistance
to an aerobic regimen, it fuels rapid fat burning action. The
benefits of combining the two exercise types represents building
lean-muscle mass and stamina.
Weight
training can be tricky. Without proper training, people make
these prevalent mistakes:
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Failure to do what it takes to develop more muscle
• Lifting too light a weight
• Neglecting to progress to the next heavy weights
• Endeavoring to increase muscle while reducing caloric intake
Conversely,
getting hurt is a valid concern, but appropriate training and
form will reduce the risk. Usually, well-developed muscles generally
protect your body from injury.
Weight
training fitness tip: In regard to back protection, caution
is advised. Many people forget to bend their knees. By bending
the knees, back strains and pains can be avoided.
Beginners
or people with medical conditions should launch their strength
training with tubing or resistance bands. |
