Weight-training
Also known as resistance training, weight training is any exercise that contribute to contraction of body muscles against any external resistance. This is being practised for increasing body strength mass, tone, and tolerance. Some of the external resistance used in this training can be bricks, your own body weight, rubber exercise tubbing, or bottles of water. There is plethora of benefits of doing weight training including better sleep, weight loss, weight gain, stress reduction, improved stability and so on. Let’s know about some of these benefits in detail.
Osteosporosis
Decreases osteosporosis risk: Various studies suggest that indulging in weight-training at least three times a week lead to improved bone density and lowered risk of diseases like osteosporosis.
Stress
Helps reduce stress: Generally negative thoughts lead to stress. And, indulging in weight-training helps get rid of these negative energies and feel good. Notably, your body releases more endorphins (makes you feel good) when you do exercise.
Blood-sugar-level
Helps maintain blood-sugar: Your body uses glucose from your bloodstream when you indulge in exercise that target muscles. This way, your system gets rid of the extra sugar and hence at lower risk of heart diseases.
Stability
Improves stability: Making your bones and muscles stronger, weight training helps in daily engagements. It also improves your stamina, balance, and stability.
Depression
Helps people with depression: According to a study conducted at the Harvard University, weight training is more useful in reducing symptoms of clinical depression than counselling.
