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   Strength training will help you lose weight and get in shape much faster than just dieting alone.

Here are answers to the most pressing weightlifting questions:

Q: Is there any reason to lift weights?A: If done correctly, lifting weights can work wonders no matter what your age. In fact, structured, systematic use of weights, will help prevent osteoporosis, increase your metabolism rate, and significantly minimize back strains from daily activities and other athletic pursuits. Always check with your doctor before starting any new exercise routine.

A: If done correctly, lifting weights can work wonders no matter what your age. In fact, structured, systematic use of weights, will help prevent osteoporosis, increase your metabolism rate, and significantly minimize back strains from daily activities and other athletic pursuits. Always check with your doctor before starting any new exercise routine.Q: Is lifting weights harmful for someone who’s never done it?A: If done with proper form, weight workouts is safer than many other activities, such as bowling and gardening. With correct weight routines, the tension is more equally distributed in a person’s body.

A: If done with proper form, weight workouts is safer than many other activities, such as bowling and gardening. With correct weight routines, the tension is more equally distributed in a person’s body.Q: How often should I lift weights?A: Aim for two or four times a week. Don’t work the same muscles two days in a row. Muscles become stronger during rest. However, if you use different sets of muscles, it’s okay to lift weights two days in a row (one day upper body, second day lower body).

A: Aim for two or four times a week. Don’t work the same muscles two days in a row. Muscles become stronger during rest. However, if you use different sets of muscles, it’s okay to lift weights two days in a row (one day upper body, second day lower body).Q: How much weight should I lift?A: Beginners should use weights that are light enough for 12 -15 repetitions, 2-3 sets. Add weight if you can easily do more than 15 repetitions with a proper form. Don’t increase the weight too rapidly, however, because you may injure yourself. Challenge yourself gradually.

A: Beginners should use weights that are light enough for 12 -15 repetitions, 2-3 sets. Add weight if you can easily do more than 15 repetitions with a proper form. Don’t increase the weight too rapidly, however, because you may injure yourself. Challenge yourself gradually.Q: Should I stretch muscles between sets of exercises?A: Make sure that you stretch after your exercise. But don’t stretch after every single set, or you may end up straining soft tissue. Instead, walk around between sets or drink water.

A: Make sure that you stretch after your exercise. But don’t stretch after every single set, or you may end up straining soft tissue. Instead, walk around between sets or drink water.Q: How does strength building help to reduce cancer risk?A: As we age, we lose muscle, which is often replaced with fat. Research shows that too many fat cells can increase hormone production. By exercising regularly, you can reduce the amount of hormones, such as estrogen and insulin, that are factors in the development of breast and colon cancers.

A: As we age, we lose muscle, which is often replaced with fat. Research shows that too many fat cells can increase hormone production. By exercising regularly, you can reduce the amount of hormones, such as estrogen and insulin, that are factors in the development of breast and colon cancers.By weightlifting, you can also restore muscle that helps maintain a healthy weight and your ability to exercise every day.

Q. Where can I go for more information?A. To get the best results and prevent injury and keep from getting disillusioned, you need help from trained fitness professionals who know what they’re doing. To learn proper posture and techniques, check out a reputable gym in your city.

A. To get the best results and prevent injury and keep from getting disillusioned, you need help from trained fitness professionals who know what they’re doing. To learn proper posture and techniques, check out a reputable gym in your city.source: nubella

(by Marcela Vanharova)