Monday, November 9, 2009

Weight Training 101

Why weights?
Three reasons to make time for strength training

1. Stave off
osteoporosis. Resistance training increases bone density, which can prevent age-related loss.

2. Keep your metabolism revved. Muscle trumps fat for calorie
burning—add more, burn more.

3. Look slimmer. Pound for pound, muscle
takes up less space than fat. Boost muscle and you'll appear thinner

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