16 Sep Getting a Complete Workout with the Help of Weight Training

If you are putting together a workout routine that will help you look better and to feel healthier, it is important for you to include more than just cardio in your workout. While it is certainly for you to include cardio in order to help with fat burning and to keep your heart healthy, there are also many benefits associated with weight lifting. Some of these include:

·    Helps burn fat
·    Decreases your risk of developing osteoporosis by building strong bones
·    Increases your metabolism so you burn fat more efficiently throughout the day
·    Tones your muscles, making your overall appearance look healthier and fitter
·    May help increase your HDL cholesterol, which is otherwise known as good cholesterol
·    Increases your energy levels
·    Reduces your chances of developing diabetes
·    Makes you physically stronger
·    Improves your balance
·    Reduces your chances of becoming injured
·    Improves your sports performance and exercise performance
·    Helps you feel good about yourself
·    Improves your posture
·    May give your immune system a boost

The good news is that you don’t have to go out and purchase costly gym equipment in order to engage in weight training either. In fact, there are many exercises that you can perform with nothing but your own weight, including squats and push-ups. If you want to take it a step further, dumb bells are inexpensive and are quite effective at giving the body a workout.