1. Boost your metabolism naturally.By adding muscle through strength training (even just a little bit), your resting metabolic rate (i.e., the amount of calories you burn daily by just existing) also increases. Athletes are calorie-burning machines even when they are not exercising.
2. Protect your knees.
Women have a wider pelvis than men, which creates a larger angle at which the femur meets the tibia, also known as the “Q-angle.” This larger angle leads to an amplified chance for ACL injuries— up to 10 times greater than men. Building hip strength through movements such as squats and lunges has been shown to decrease this risk.
3. Gain more independence.
Isn't it nice to be able to put your luggage in the overhead compartment without the help of the man sitting behind you? Let’s smash the stereotype of men being the only ones who are able to help move furniture and get heavy jobs done!
4. Maintain bone density.
Due to dropping levels of estrogen, postmenopausal women are prone to osteoporosis. Numerous studies show a positive relationship between resistance training and bone density. When bone feels the “pull” from the muscles, bone growth is stimulated. Not only can strength training offset bone loss, it can actually cause an increase in bone density in women who regularly lift weights.
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TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Upper Table Rock Run
What better way to enjoy this rain than to go for a run on Upper Table Rock. With a light steady stream of water running down it, the trail alternated between being spongy and slicker than snot. It was a fun and challenging test of agility, core strength and balance.....in other words, AWESOME!
~Feelin' Alive!~
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