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Article Title: Weight Training

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For those that would like a more vigorous workout plan, weight

training is a viable option that can combine building muscle

tone and working the cardiovascular system. Weight training

tones your muscles and raises your metabolism, which helps your

body burn more calories not only when exercising, but also while

you sleep. Weight training reverses the natural decline in your

metabolism, which begins around age 30; therefore this is

something to think about for all those who have reached that

age. Working with weights can produce a great deal of energy,

and a full workout works almost all of the 650 muscles in your

body. Looking toward long-term benefits, weight training

strengthens bones, which can reduce your risk of developing

osteoporosis. This of course is of very big concern amongst

women, since osteoporosis afflicts women much more than men.

Many women worry that weight training will make them muscular

and bulky like a manÕs; yet you must keep in mind that men and

women have different muscular structures, therefore weight

training will not develop big muscles on women, just toned

muscles. Not only is weight training a routine that makes you

strong, it is a routine that trains the body to build muscle

instead of fat, takes stress off key areas of the body such as

the lower back, making you less prone to injury in that area.

Since high blood pressure or hypertension is a big concern with

those who are obese, it is welcome news that weight training

decreases your resting blood pressure. Weight training has also

been proven to increase your blood level of HDL cholesterol,

which is commonly referred to as Ògood cholesterol. Overall

health is definitely improved through weight training.

It is best to start with a plan, which may be joining a gym

where you can regularly go to get a full workout, or purchasing

a home workout system that uses resistance instead of weights

but produces similar results. You must assess what type of

person you are, and make the appropriate decision from there.

If you like the idea of going out somewhere daily for your

workout, welcoming the change of scenery and benefiting from

the comradery of others who are also training, then you may

want to opt for a gym membership. However, if you know you are

the type that enjoys working alone and will not work out unless

its in the convenience of your home where you do not have to get

dressed and go out, then the home gym system option is for you.

Only you can make this assessment of yourself. Some popular

home gym systems include CrossBarTM and BowFlexTM. Many quality

home workout systems exist, but of course none work when not

used, so be sure that you remain focused and dedicated to your

plan.

Whatever exercise plan you choose, it is best to exercise first

thing in the morning, every morning. Our bodies were made to be

active daily, and when exercise is performed in the morning,

people are more successful at exercising consistently. Make

your exercise as enjoyable as possible. Consider utilizing

music, a book on tape, or watching television during your

workout, depending on the type and location of your workout. If

you're a walker for example, you may want to get a good CD

player to listen to music or books on tape. If you're

exercising inside, you may want to setup a television set or a

stereo so that you can watch or listen while exercising.

Whatever you do, make your exercise experience one you look

forward to each day.

About The Author: Kirsten Hawkins is a nutrition and health

expert from Nashville, TN. Visit http://www.popular-diets.com/

for more great nutrition, well-being, and vitamin tips as well

as reviews and comments on popular diets.

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