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The Benefits of resistant training for women especially those who are
forty years and above outweigh doing just cardio training although it is also important.
Researchers have over the years recommended weight training for women over the age of
forty.
Despite their efforts, the number of women putting into practice resistant
training recommendation from researchers is still low. Women are spending more time doing
cardiovascular exercises in gym and spend less time on resistant training that puts challenge on
their bodies.
Resistant training does not have to be an intimidating experience but can
be an experience to enjoy. There are options regarding resistant training that women can explore
and decide on the type that suits them best. There are several women specific resistant training
centers that women can make use of. Women need to find the right one that allows their body and
mind to grow instead of sticking to one routine exercise training.
Resistance training for women makes them lose body fat. Study done by
Wayne Westcott, PhD shows that the average woman will lose 3.5 pounds of fat when doing resistant
exercises two to three times a week. It also results in about two pounds of muscle gain. Muscles
will increase including your resting metabolism.
Women doing resistant training burn more calories a day. When you gain one
pound of muscle, you burn 35 to 50 more calories a day. Researchers found out that unlike men,
women do not typically gain size from resistant training because women have 10 to 30 times less of
hormones found in men that cause muscle hypertrophy. Women develop muscle tone and definition,
which is a bonus to them.
Research found resistant training increase mineral density of spinal bone
by thirteen percent in six months. This can be the best defense a woman can have against
osteoporosis even more so if she takes in adequate amount of dietary calcium.
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bone that causes risk of bone fracture.
Resistant training for women improves their athletic performance in elite athletes. A golfer will
increase her driving power. Cyclists will be able to cycle for longer times with fewer
tires.
A skier will have improved techniques and less injure. Women playing
sports will have improved performance and less risk of injury when engaged in resistant training.
The physical strength of a woman is increased which is suitable for doing daily living activities.
Women will do chores easily like lifting kids and doing laundry.
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