Women can't ignore strength training

1. Enhance muscle strength and relieve fatigue from daily work.

Through strength training, women's maximum strength load can be increased by 30%-50%. Not only will holding children, washing clothes and doing housework become exceptionally easy, but engaging in other activities will also not easily cause injuries.

2. Burn body fat and accelerate muscle building.

Studies have found that if women do strength training 2-3 times a week for two months, they can lose 1.6 kg of fat and "create" nearly 1 kg of muscle. Moreover, the muscles gained through exercise will continue to consume calories. 500 grams of muscle will burn 35 to 50 calories per day. However, ordinary aerobic exercise cannot achieve such an effect.

3. Don’t worry about your muscle lines being too masculine.

Since the level of hormones that promote muscle growth in women is much lower than in men, women do not usually become particularly muscular due to strength training.

4. Increase bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

Through strength training, the calcium content in women's spine can be increased by 13% in just six months. Combined with a proper diet, it can effectively resist osteoporosis caused by calcium deficiency. Many middle-aged and elderly women are keen on strength training, mainly for this reason.

5. Reduce muscle soreness and back pain.

Strength training such as weightlifting can not only promote the development of skeletal muscles, but also help to enhance the firmness of soft tissues and joints. A 12-year survey showed that weight training can successfully slow down and eliminate chronic back pain with an effectiveness rate of up to 80%.

6. Enhance cardiovascular function and reduce the risk of diabetes.

Studies have found that weightlifting exercises can reduce the level of "bad cholesterol" in the body, increase the level of "good cholesterol", and relieve high blood pressure. Especially for middle-aged and elderly patients with cardiovascular diseases, its therapeutic effect is particularly significant.

The research also found that if you persist in weightlifting training for four consecutive months, the body's ability to metabolize glucose will increase by 23%, thereby greatly reducing the risk of diabetes.

7. Enhance self-confidence and improve self-restraint.

The results of a study showed that 10 weeks of strength training was able to effectively relieve depression, and its therapeutic effect was more significant than psychological counseling. Through strength training such as weightlifting and using equipment, women can enhance their self-confidence, improve their ability to resist external pressure, and have better psychological qualities.