5: Increased threshold for lactic acid accumulation
6: Lower resting systolic and diastolic blood pressure in people with high blood pressure
7: Increased HDL Cholesterol (the good cholesterol)
8: Decreased blood triglycerides
9: Reduced body fat and improved weight control
10: Improved glucose tolerance and reduced insulin resistance
6: Lower resting systolic and diastolic blood pressure in people with high blood pressure
7: Increased HDL Cholesterol (the good cholesterol)
8: Decreased blood triglycerides
9: Reduced body fat and improved weight control
10: Improved glucose tolerance and reduced insulin resistance
Benefits of Strength Training:
1: Increased muscular strength
2: Increased strength of tendons and ligaments
3: Potentially improves flexibility (range of motion of joints)
4: Reduced body fat and increased lean body mass (muscle mass)
5: Potentially decreases resting systolic and diastolic blood pressure
6: Positive changes in blood cholesterol
7: Improved glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity
8: Improved strength, balance, and functional ability in older adults
