Ashley’s Health & Lifestyle

Are you trying to lose weight but the typical cardio is beginning to bore you? If so, then try switching it up! Here’s a tip to help you slim down while promoting a healthy lifestyle.

-Benefits of strength training

Strengthens muscles

Tones and give your muscles definition

Boost metabolism

Helps prevent osteoporosis

Decreases the likelihood of injury

Strength training increases your metabolism which gives your body the ability to burn calories even while your body is at rest. Lifting weights will strengthen, add & tone muscle while decreasing body fat. Many women stay away from lifting weights because of fear that they’ll become bulky & manly; women will not become bulky because they do not produce testosterone. The number on the scale may not change, but you will quickly see a difference in your appearance and others will too!

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