Why Training With Weights Is So Important

A common misconception that I have seen in the fitness world is that cardio is the end all and be all when it comes to weight loss. What many fail to realize is that strength training is an integral part of the process. The amount of calories you take in is important since you need a calorie deficit. 

However, it is your lean muscle underneath those fat layers that torch the calories 24/7. Building up that lean muscle will not only increase your metabolism but it will also change your body composition. The end result? You burn more calories even at rest! 

Strength training is extremely important for women but a lot of women have a fear of weights and are intimidated by them. The biggest concern that I hear is that they will get "too bulky" or look "too manly."  I can reassure you that this is a complete myth. Women have much more estrogen and not enough testosterone for that to happen. Also, fat is not only stored in tissues, but it is also stored intramuscularly. 

The more fat in the muscle, the bigger it's going to be. But when you start to lose the fat in your muscle, you your muscle will actually lean out. 

As women age, they are prone to losing bone density, commonly known as osteoporosis. Research has shown that resistance training can increase spinal bone density within 6 months. It can also reduce pain associated with it.  

In addition, strength training will also build stronger tissue connectivity and increase joint mobility. Reducing injury and arthritis are also some of the many benefits of weight training. Whether your goal is weight loss, injury prevention, or increased strength, I would be glad to sit down and help you come up with a program that works for you! 

To learn more about how proper weight training can help you please email me at fitness1440services@gmail.com and we can provide you a FREE 1 hour meeting/session to discuss how we can help you get better results using all the different types of resistance training.