Benefits
Numerous clinical studies show that properly structured progressive resistance strength training is the most effective and time-efficient method to trigger the following positive adaptations:
Physical adaptations:
- Increased strength*
- Decreased body fat*
- Increased bone density*
- Decreased blood pressure*
- Increased cardiovascular efficiency
- Improved Flexibility
- Improved resistance to injury
- *Each of these adaptations is a reversal of the changes that occur as we age.
Biochemical adaptations:
- Increased HDL
- increased glucose tolerance
- increased basal metabolism
- improved function of the immune system