
05/02/2023
Mark Rippetoe once said “strong people are harder to kill and more useful in general.” His funny and passionate statement was really his enthusiasm for strength training or what we call resistance training.
So what exactly is resistance training, you might ask? It’s simply exercising against some sort of resistance, whether it’s weights, bands, or your own bodyweight. Resistance training not only strengthens your muscles, but it also helps prevent injury, improve posture, and increase bone density.
But the benefits don't stop there. If you're looking to shed some pounds, resistance training is the way to go in my opinion and here’s why:
- Lifting weights increases your metabolism, which means you'll continue to burn calories long after your workout is over.
- Plus, by building lean muscle, you're setting your body up to burn even more calories throughout the day.
- And let's not forget about the muscle gain! Want toned arms to show off in those summer tank tops? Resistance training can help with that too.
So stop ONLY doing CARDIO and pick up some heavy weights for your health. It make you stronger and more useful too lol!