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What are the benefits of strength training for women?

What are the benefits of strength training for women?
 

Generally, when we think of strength training, we think of men.

Have you ever thought that a woman's body would become bulky if she did strength training?

 

Well, this is not true at all!

Strength training and resistance exercises actually provide women with extremely positive and numerous health benefits.

However, strength training should be started slowly and steadily, and must be performed regularly.

If you've always wanted to strengthen your muscles and have a healthy exercise routine, be sure to read this.

 

Strength training is actually better for overall health than just doing aerobic exercise.

However, combining the two can provide many more benefits.

 

If you do strength training about 2 to 3 days a week, you can actually live longer, and

A study has shown that the risk of death related to heart disease is low.

 

What are the benefits of strength training for women?

 

Promotion of cardiovascular health
 
Mayo Clinic has stated that heart disease is a leading cause of death among women. Regular exercise is very important, and engaging in strength training at least two days a week enhances heart health.

 

What are the benefits of strength training for women?

 

Positive mindset
 
Strengthening muscles has been shown to improve symptoms of depression and reduce anxiety. To gain these mental health benefits, training should be done twice a week or more.
 
What are the benefits of strength training for women?
 
Osteoporosis prevention
 
In women, bone density decreases rapidly with age, especially after menopause. Strength training applies gentle stress to the bones, helping to strengthen them and prevent osteoporosis.
 
What are the benefits of strength training for women?
 
Improvement of metabolism and weight management
 
Strength training helps women burn calories and consume energy. Moreover, strength training increases oxygen consumption, which continues for several hours after exercise, leading to continued calorie burning.
 
What are the benefits of strength training for women?
 
Joint protection
 
Physical therapists often recommend resistance exercises and strength training to protect the joints and reduce the overall stress on the body. Start slowly with light weights and gradually increase over time.
 
What are the benefits of strength training for women?
 
 
Increase in muscle mass without excess fat
 
Our muscles have numerous essential functions for exercise. Strengthening muscles helps prevent injuries, especially as we age, improves the range of motion, and assists with everyday activities such as climbing stairs.
 
 
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