Why Women Should Lift Weights
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Weight lifting offers you far more benefits than just toning the muscles and increasing the metabolism. While these reasons are enough to start a strength training routine, there are even more byproducts to consider. One of those benefits is the increased bone density that you get from strength training, thereby reducing your risk of osteoporosis and improving posture. Besides your bones and muscles, weight lifting also strengthens your ligaments and tendons, thus giving your joints a better support system and reducing your risk of injury.
With all of the physical benefits of weight lifting, we often forget about the positive affect it can have on our emotional well-being. Strength training gives you a feeling of control over your body that tends to spread to others areas of your life as well. The feeling of accomplishment you get as you finish your last rep is something that you will take with you throughout your day.
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Besides the health benefits that weight lifting provides women, it's important to mention the versatility and convenience of strength training. Whether you choose to use free weights, adjustable weight-stacking machines, or hydraulic machines, you can find a gym or a class that caters to your preference. Many women enjoy incorporating resistance bands into their cardio or Pilates routines. You can even use your own body resistance in an effective strength training routine.
With so many options and workouts that can be completed in as little as 20 minutes, it's time to stop making excuses and start your training program.
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