Very simply, scientific studies have proved that
exercising with weights (as opposed to without) burns more
calories for a longer period of time.
It works the muscles much harder while you are exercising, which means the body’s energy systems have to work harder and smarter to release calories during your training, but also, most importantly, the body has to work harder to repair itself after you exercise. This means that weight training increases your basal (base) metabolic rate. Essentially you become a more efficient calorie-burning machine, as a result of being a leaner more toned body.
The good news is that if you don’t have a gym or you don’t like going to the gym, your body weight is a good place to start.
As a rule, when using lighter weights or body weight:
try to do more repetitions.
With heavier loads, the body is under more stress so you can get away with doing fewer repetitions. An hour is all you ever need to do and if you can do 3 sessions a week you will see quick results. Assuming the correct technique, the latest research suggests lifting heavier will yield faster results – the old low weight/high rep approach for girls has been largely disproved as the only way to a lean toned feminine physique.
Beyond boosting your metabolism and increasing your strength and power, weight training has been proven in scientific studies to keep bones and joints and ligaments strong (and therefore less prone to injury or osteoporosis) and keep your body composition at a healthier level making you less vulnerable to a host of illnesses and health conditions.
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