Weight lifting is long been hailed for its health benefits. In recent years it has been refined to become know as “resistance” training. When proper stress is applied to the body such as load bearing or weight bearing exercises the body responses to accommodate the new stress through adaptation.
The benefits to this is increased bone density and muscle quality improves to accommodate the new demand. Cardio fitness is still important but being able to get up out of your chair and go about your daily activities takes muscle and balance skills which are only achieved be weight or resistance training.
No you don’t have to be a “body builder” or a highly conditioned athlete to achieve health and a vibrate life. Simple tools for exercising such as a re-bounder, resistance bands or light hand weights can do the magic of keeping your muscle tonality and bone density in optimal condition. Just 30 minutes a day 3 to 4 times a week is what research has shown to be all you need to keep the body tuned up.
At home, in the gym or a power walk with friends; just get out and do it. Get more living out of your life with just some simple tools for health. Eat well, drink clean water, move your body (exercise) and get proper rest. Hey Smile and Laugh along the way, and make life is fun.Tags: eating right, ecercise equipment, exercise balls, Healthy Life Styles, resistance bands