Benefits of Resistance Training

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