Five Benefits of Strength Training

You don’t need to spend hours a day lifting weights to benefit from strength training. Many people think that if they don’t want to look like a bodybuilder, they shouldn’t do any strength training. You can see significant improvement in your strength with just two or three 20 or 30-minute weight training sessions a week along with several other benefits:

1. Decrease abdominal fat - It has been proven in studies that strength training is more effective at combatting abdominal fat than cardiovascular exercise.
2. Better cardiovascular health - Abdominal fat sits in and around vital organs, including the heart. So preventing or reducing any excess abdominal fat through strength training can improve heart health.
3. Controlled blood sugar levels - Resistance training is something that anyone with Type 2 diabetes should incorporate into their routine. In addition to building muscle, strength training also improves the muscle’s ability to take in and use glucose. 
4. Lowered injury risks - Strength training increases the number and diameter of collagen fibrils in tendons to increase their strength and help prevent injury. Having a good muscle base is important for all movement, balance, and coordination which help you avoid injury. 
5. Elevated body image - Consistent strength training improves body image and perceived physical appearance. Improvements in mental health and energy levels, as well as feelings of accomplishment, are likely the catalysts for improved overall body image. 

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