Resistance training also known as strength training is a type of exercise that improves muscular strength and endurance. This type of training can be done in a variety of ways. You can train with your body weight, exercise cable machines, resistance bands, or free weights. Resistance training has a long list of benefits. Here are some of the benefits from resistance training:
- Decreasing anxiety
- Increases self esteem
- Decreases cholesterol
- Decreases blood pressure
- Increases your metabolism which will help you maintain a healthy weight
- Improves balance
- Increases skeletal muscle mass
- Decreases percent body fat
- Increases bone density which will help prevent osteoporosis
- Improves focus
