Indian women still harbour the fear that weight training
bulks up the body and takes away femininityThis is not
true. Within limits,strength training actually adds to
feminine grace and appeal. Fortunetly,the apprehensions
are fast-fading as more and more women are experiencing
the benefitsof resistance training.In fact,various researches
show that women who moderately train on regularbasis enjoy
an unending list of health advantages.
WEIGHT TRAINING HELPS TO
- Increase muscle strength
- Increase endurance
- Sculpt the body
- Decrease subcutaneous body fat
- Increase flexibility
- Increase bone density
- Increase ligament and cartilage thickness
- Cure osteoporosis in women
- Boost performance in sports,swimming,athletics
- Reduce risk of heart disease,diabetes,arthritis
and lower back pain
- Relieve tension and stress
- Increase self-confidence
- Improve sleep
- Induce discipline and motivation
- Increase cardiovascular fitness
- Normalise blood pleasure
- Increase life expectancy
- Increase haemoglobin level and red blood cell count
(the loss being due to menstruation birth)
- Improve quality of life
- Rehabilitate the injured or handi capped
- Decrease cholesterol levels
- Improve reflex actions
- Increase alertness
- Decrease menstrual pain,correct menstrual disorders
- Improve posture
- Increase fertility
You lose fat and inches:
When embarking on a strength training programme,start
off gradually with two-three times a week.Research shows
that depending on your programme and level of Commitment,you
can lose approximately one Kg,fat a month intially.
You won't bulk up:
Don't go pressing those panic buttons already!No,you're
not going to end-up looking like something on the cover
of Muscle&Fitness!Unlike men,women don't bulk up
as they lack in testosterone,which boosts bulking.You'll
gain lean,long muscles.
Long-term fat control:
Weight training increases metabolism,In other words,it
helps burn a lot more calories,both at rest and at work.For
each pound of muscle gain,it burns approximately 35-50
calories on daily basis. So,for instance,if you gain
three lbs of muscle and burn 45 extra calories a pound,you'll
burn 135 more calories a day.This approximately means
about 4,000 more calories a month,which in turn amounts
to a loss of 12lbs in a year!
Risk of getting following health disorders is reduced:
Low back pain:A recent 12-year study demonstrated that
strengthening the low-back pain. A combination of strengthening
and stretching exercise contribute to a strong,healthy,
trouble-free back.
Heart diseases:
Weight training improves cholesterol profile and blood
pressure status,which in turn,keeps the heart healthy.For
maximum effect,combine the training programme with cardiovascular
activity.
Diabetes:
Adult-onset diabetes is a growing problem.Recent studies
show that weight training can increase glucose utilisation
in the body by 23 per cent in four months.
Arthritis:
Joints are strenghened,arthriti pain is reduced and
joint and muscle flexibility is improved.
You'll be a she-man without looking like one:
Moderate weight training increase a women's strength
by 30-50 per cent,thereby increaseing energy level and
alertness.
Appropriate for even senior citizens:
Numerous women have been weight trained even in their
70s and 80s. Studies show strength improvement is possible
at any age.However,a professional should always supervise
a senior participant's training.
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