Resistance Training – Why you should be doing it and how you can do it without bulking up.
Leave a commentResistance training comprises work to increase muscle strength and endurance by doing repetitive exercises with free weights, body weight, weight machines or resistance bands.

Tone but not bulk
- When you add muscle this boosts your metabolism which means you burn calories more efficiently and continue to do so after your workout has ended.
- Bone mass decreases with age. This leads to an increased risk of osteoporosis. Weight training increases bone mineral density and bone mass which can help prevent osteoporosis.
- Your posture is improved helping you to look and feel more alert, exercise efficiently and with less risk of injury.
- It can increase your energy, endurance, balance and co-ordination.
So don’t fear the bulky muscles! Include some resistance training in your weekly workouts and look forward to a toned and healthy body. What are you waiting for…?