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Why weight lifting???

sandysford Posts: 1,139 Joined: 2002/11/18	2003/05/19, 10:21 PM This is why-------- It has been proven that an exercise program that alternates between aerobic exercises and lifting light weights is the fastest way to get in shape and improve your metabolism. When your muscles get stronger, they actually help you burn fat - even while you're resting! If you need to lose weight, this is the perfect exercise program for you - you will be able to drop pounds without going on a starvation diet. In fact, while doing this type of exercise program, many experts suggest that you will need to eat more than you usually do, in order to give your body the nutrition it needs to rebuild muscles that have gone flabby from lack of use. If you are older, you'll be worried about losing calcium in your bones, leading to osteoporosis. It's been proven that lifting weights can actually reverse the effects of osteoporosis in many people, and improve balance and strength. If you take the time to build your bones and muscles now, you could be lengthening your independence and improving your later quality of life. Weight lifting is easy to learn, and the equipment needed is minimal. You can buy a pair of dumbbells at K-Mart for under $2. You can even make your own, by making a cotton cover for a 1 pound bag of beans. As you become stronger, you can increase the weight you lift. -------------- I will lift my own weight someday!!!!! THE NATURAL WAY IS THE ONLY TRUE PATH TO SUCCESS, PRIDE, JOY, HAPPINESS, LONG TERM FULFILLMENT AND SELF-ESTEEM!
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2003/05/20, 01:18 AM And everybody knows to be stronger in whatever sort of sport, weight training is and stays the main and necessairy force...... Great post Sandy! -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.