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Here are 10 reasons
to hit the weights: Weight training can reduce your blood
pressure. Weight training raises your basal metabolic
rate. This increases the number of calories you burn all
through the day (even while you’re sleeping).
Weight training
slows down and may reverse the natural decline in your
overall metabolic rate. This decline typically occurs
around the age of 30. Weight training is a key element in
the prevention of osteoporosis.
Weight training will decrease your risk of developing
diabetes as an adult.
Weight training will reduce your risk of developing colon
cancer.
Weight training decreases your level of low-density
lipoproteins (bad cholesterol).
Weight training improves posture.
Weight training increases immuno-functioning.
Weight training can greatly increase your level of
stability and coordination in day-to-day activities.
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