Benefits of Strength Training

Source Coach Mag

If you are thinking to start strength training routine then this article is for you. A study reveals that strength training is beneficial for the treatment of fatty liver disease because it reduces the accumulation of fat in the liver and improves blood glucose regulation without overall loss of body weight in obese people.Besides this it can effectively and quickly reduce the risk of diabetes by improving metabolism. Read on to know why you should start it asap.

Strength training puts your body on a fat burning mode for a long time, this means it is effective in warding off obesity. It is also found that strength training is more effective at preventing abdominal fat than cardiovascular exercise.

  • Controls blood sugar levels

Strength training improves the muscle’s ability to take in and use glucose, or blood sugar. It increases muscles functioning to pick up a lot more glucose from the blood, thereby decreasing blood sugar levels.

Source Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials

  • Stronger brain

It makes you stronger and also makes brain work efficiently. Studies also show a link between muscular strength and brain functioning especially in depression and bipolar disorder.

  • Fights diabetes

Doing a little bench presses can be effective in preventing diabetes and high cholesterol. No intensive workout is required for this.

Source Canadian Running Magazine

Source Canadian Running Magazine

  • Improves flexibility

Strength training improves flexibility in both men and women and exercises that help increase it are squats or raising the bar during a pull-down.

  • Helps you develop better body mechanics
    Strength training also benefits your balance, coordination, and posture.

 

  • Osteoporosis prevention and management
    Strong bodies have strong bones and strength training significantly increasing bone mineral density.