Benefits of resistance training

A great way to enhance your health is through resistance training. It involves using one or more muscle groups to perform a specific task, such as lifting a weight.

A key component of the majority of fitness regimens is now resistance training. If resistance training has ever crossed your mind, you might be wondering what advantages it will have for your daily life.

Many health advantages of resistance training include:

Improved mental health

⁃ Decreased symptoms of depression &anxiety

⁃ Increased energy levels

⁃ Decreased feelings of fatigue

Improved heart health

⁃ Lowered blood pressure

⁃ Decreased resting heart rate (hr)

⁃ Positive effect on cholesterol levels

Reduced waist size

⁃ Increased breakdown of abdominal fats

⁃ 12 week of RT can decrease localised fat mass by 7%

Hip & Spine bone density

⁃ 1% gain in 12 months

Improved arthritic pain management:

⁃ Increase muscle strength and physical performance = 43% decreased pain

Resistance training involves more than just weightlifting at the gym. Your body weight, resistance bands, free weights, or even objects from around your home can all be used to complete an excellent strength-training programme.

Everyone can benefit from resistance exercise, regardless of experience level.