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Lifting weights - 'As good as running'
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Did you know that weight training could be as effective as endurance exercises like running, swimming or cycling when it comes to burning fat and warding off diabetes, a study suggests.
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Professor Ken Fox, an Exercise specialist at the University of Bristol, said that attention was increasingly turning to resistance Exercise as a means to improve metabolism and help lose weight. resistance training has been more often associated with serious athletes and body builders than with slimming, especially by women, but it is a beneficial way of helping your body get rid of those excess pounds.
Many women worry that by using weights they will turn themselves into the Incredible Hulk. But it’s actually quite difficult for anyone to put on significant amounts of muscle, and it is MUCH more difficult for women. The most important factor in muscle gain is the male hormone testosterone, which women have very little of, thankfully! But it’s not only woman that shy away from resistance training but also the older members of society.
Numerous studies confirm that resistance training can preserve and even increase resting metabolism. What that means is that regardless of age and sex - resistance training can help you lose weight. Here are some other very good reasons to take up resistance training:
If you aren’t familiar with resistance training then I strongly suggest you get some expert advice before you start. And if you haven’t exercised or a long time, or you have high blood pressure then please consult your doctor before doing any of this type of training.
You might want to consider investing in a personal trainer. personal training is now much more accessible, it’s possible to get a trainer to teach you about resistance training and design a specific programme for yourself.
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resistance exercise, Weight Loss, lose weight, weight training, lifting weights, get fit, resistance training, fat burning,
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