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5 Reasons (plus a BONUS) Why You NEED To Be Doing Strength Training Fitness Success After 40. The Science and Art Of Living an Amazing Life
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- Health & Fitness
1. You won't get bulky. Seriously. Women who get bulky WANT to do it and work hard at it. It doesn't happen by accident.
2. You burn more calories at rest with lean muscle tissue, meaning you can work out less, eat more, and tone faster.
3. Bone strength. Weight-bearing exercise offers it in spades.
4. Energy. More muscle means more JUICE. Fewer energy troughs and spikes, better balance throughout the day.
5. Better sleep, rest, and recovery. Often within weeks (or less).
But the BIGGEST reason I love strength training?
Why I know it's the best way for 99% of women to transform their physique and live better, healthier, less restricted lives?
1. You won't get bulky. Seriously. Women who get bulky WANT to do it and work hard at it. It doesn't happen by accident.
2. You burn more calories at rest with lean muscle tissue, meaning you can work out less, eat more, and tone faster.
3. Bone strength. Weight-bearing exercise offers it in spades.
4. Energy. More muscle means more JUICE. Fewer energy troughs and spikes, better balance throughout the day.
5. Better sleep, rest, and recovery. Often within weeks (or less).
But the BIGGEST reason I love strength training?
Why I know it's the best way for 99% of women to transform their physique and live better, healthier, less restricted lives?
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