Resistance Training : The Holy Grail to Overall Health (20x)

1. Lose over 40% more fat ! Surgery free liposuction!

2. Burn more calories. The" Afterburn" effect promotes calorie burning 24-48 hours post workout. Muscles need energy to repair from weight training.

3. Clothes fit better. 1lb of fat takes up 18% more space than 1lb of muscle causing flab!!!

4. Keep your body young. " Research shows that your fast twitch muscle fibers are reduced by up to 50% as you age your fast twitch muscle fibers are the muscles that are largely responsible for generating power that combines speed and strength a key attributes in peak sports performance but also the reason you can stand up from your chair.

5. Bones of steel. As you age, you lose bone mass. " A study in the Journal of Applied Physiology found that 16 weeks of resistance training increased hip bone density and elevated blood levels of osteocalcin-a marker for bone growth.

6. Stretch better. Over time you lose up to 50% of your flexibility. In The International Journal of Sportsmedicine, scientists found that three full body workouts a week for 16 weeks increased flexibility of hips and shoulders and improved sit and reach test scores by 11%. Olympic weight lifters rate second only to gymnast in overall flexibility.

7. Your heart will be stronger. Researchers at the University of Michigan found that people who did three total body weight workouts per week for two months diastolic blood pressure ( the bottom number) by an average of 8 points which is enough to reduce the risk of stroke by 40% and the risk of heart attack by 15%

8. Derail Diabetes! Not only does weight training fight fat that puts you at risk for the disease but also improves your sensitivity to the hormone insulin. This keeps blood sugar under control reducing the likelihood of developing diabetes.

9. Reduce cancer risk! Settle not for an ounce but a pound of cure. A University of Florida study found that performing three resistance workouts per week for six months experienced less oxidative cell damage than nonlifters.

10. Diet will improve by simply following a menu plan and being accountable.

11. Stress less! A study at The Medical College of Georgia study of found that the blood pressure levels of the people with the most muscle returned to normal the fastest after a stressful situation, compared to those with the least muscle.

12. Shrug off jet lag. Those who perform weight training had better ability to adjust to time zone change based on training effect that allows better adaptation.

13. Be happy! Endorphin effect!

14. Sleep better. Once again, cortisol levels lower in those who weight train at least three full body workouts per week.

15. Get fit faster. University of Hawaii found that circuit training raised participants heart rate 15 beats higher than running at 60-70% of their maximum heart rate. Circuit training combines both cardio and resistance in one workout.

16. Fight depression! The University of Sydney found that regularly lifting weights significantly reduced symptoms of depression.

17. Be more productive. By decreasing stress and improving mood workers are more alert and productive!

18. Add years to your life. University of South Carolina researchers determined that total body strength was linked to lower risk of death from all causes.

19. Mind sharpener. University of Virginia scientists discovered that men and women who lifted weights three times per week for 6 months significantly decreased their blood levels of homocysteine, a protein that is linked to the development of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

20. More wisdom! Brazilian researchers discovered that six months of resistance training enhanced cognitive function both short and long term, improved verbal reasoning and loner attention span.

Definitely, weight training is medicine and when prescribed properly, you are blessed! For a free test drive visit Blamelessbodyfitness.com