Is Weight Training a Fountain of Youth?

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IS WEIGHT TRAINING
A FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH?
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Most people turn to aerobic exercise when
looking to improve their health, lose weight,
and get fit.
Is Weight Training a Fountain of Youth?
The approach can deliver some benefits
initially. But, progress comes to a screeching
halt soon after. This slides deck will outline
why resistance training might be the better
choice and if it truly is the fountain of youth.
Lets discuss.
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1. It Builds Muscle Mass
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The most obvious benefit of lifting weights is
that you get to build muscle mass. Which
benefits you several ways -
1. It Builds Muscle Mass
Muscle is metabolically-costly tissue, and your
body expends calories daily to keep it
around Lifting weights provides a strong
stimulus, signaling your body that muscle is
essential and should not be broken down for
energy
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2. It Makes You Functional,
Athletic, and Independent
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2. It Makes You Functional, Athletic, and
Independent
Weight training prevents sarcopenia and allows
people to maintain youthful functionality,
tackle everyday tasks easily, and remain
independent. Weight training is also beneficial
for your athleticism and allows you to
participate in fun activities that keep you
young.
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3. It Protects Your Bones
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3. It Protects Your Bones
Weight training is particularly beneficial
because it provides a strong stimulus, leading
to stronger bones and a lower risk of
osteoporosis. As a result, youre less likely to
suffer from fractures as you enter your
fifties, sixties, and beyond.
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4. It Creates a Positive Body Image
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There is nothing wrong in seeking to have a
beautiful body because that makes you feel
better about yourself and brings a sense of
fulfillment.
4. It Creates a Positive Body Image
Weight training is a great way to develop a
positive body image, feel good about yourself,
and abolish self- consciousness.
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5. It Boosts Your Energy Levels and Well-Being
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Lifting weights is a great way to improve your
energy levels on a few fronts
5. It Boosts Your Energy Levels and Well-Being

1. Youre more functional and better able to handle
   various physical tasks.
2. Larger muscles have a greater capacity for
   carrying glycogen, that your body uses to fuel
   physical activity.
3. Trimming excess fat makes you more efficient at
   burning calories,

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6. It Can Support a Healthy Sex Drive
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6. It Can Support a Healthy Sex Drive
Weight training is also beneficial for boosting
testosterone in men and women. The hormone is
necessary on numerous fronts, and one of its
functions is to increase sexual drive. High
testosterone is also beneficial for fertility
and erectile function in men.
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