Benefits of a Resistance Training Program

Increase lean muscle mass
Resistance training exercise will help you to increase the amount of lean muscle mass on your body in as short a period as eight weeks. An increase in lean muscle generally coincides with a decrease in body fat levels so although you may not notice much change in your overall body weight, you will generally notice a change in muscle tone, strength and body shape as the changes start to take place.

Improve joint stability and connective tissue
Resistance training has proven to be of enormous value in strengthening muscles and tendons that are prone to injury due to past or present leisure time activities, or from genetic tendencies.

The appropriate application of resistance training also plays a major role in rehabilitation from injury and helps return damaged tissue and joints to full use and mobility.

Improve Bone Density
Weight bearing exercise is one of the three most important influences in the prevention and rehabilitation from Osteoporosis.

Anyone that has family history of osteoporosis or no longer has the protective benefit of estrogen should consider taking part in some form of resistance training program however we still recommend that you consult your medical practitioner prior to commencing any type of exercise program.

Improve your potential to burn energy
With the increase in lean muscle mass mentioned previously, your body has a greater capacity for burning fuel. Just like a car engine, the bigger the motor, the more fuel it burns to keep running.

Just imagine, even when you are asleep, larger muscles means more fuel is being burnt off.