Resistance Training is a popular method for those wishing to improve muscle tone and lose weight. It uses a combination of lifting major weights, keeping repetition low and resting with regular intervals. These fitness programs are designed to force muscles to contract by working against the weight or "the resistance". Resistance training has proven success in both toning muscles, losing weight and increasing overall health.
Increases Muscle Strength
Resistance training is an exercise program that specifically targets muscle strength and muscle development. By placing weight resistance against the muscle, you are challenging the muscle to withstand the weight being forced against it. The muscle must react to this challenge and push back. This, in turn, causes the body to increase the size of the muscle in order to effectively react to the resistance being placed on it.
When an individual uses resistance training, they are, in effect, destroying the body's muscles fibers during each workout. After the workout is complete, the body takes time to heal and rebuild the muscle tissues. Each time this occurs, bigger and more powerful muscle tissues are developed in response to the resistance that is continuously being placed against them. It is important to note the necessary regrowth that needs to occur and give each muscle group time to rebuild before the next weight training session.
Increases Metabolic Process
It takes more energy for a body to maintain muscle mass than it does fat. By constantly increasing muscle mass, you force the body to continuously burn more fat and by targeting muscle development in your exercises, your body will burn fat for muscles even when you are not actively exercising. If combined with a diet high in protein and low in carbohydrates, you can very effectively shed pounds as well as improve your overall fitness level.
Increases Muscle Tone
Body muscles such as the biceps, triceps and hamstrings are targeted in resistance training. They increase in size with this exercise routine, but most importantly, resistance training improves muscle tone. Since the body burning fat at a higher rate as well as putting on lean muscle, arms and legs begin to take on that beautifully toned appearance.
Improves Body Physique
With increased muscle strength and muscle tone combined with a higher metabolic rate that is burning more fat, someone undergoing a resistance program will begin to see significant improvement to their body physique. They will not only shed pounds, but their body will begin to appear leaner, more tone and more fit over the course of their fitness routine.
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