Pumping Iron A Few Days A Week Can…
September 11, 2008 by Scott Wharton
Filed under Men's Health
Gym memberships have been dropping at an astonishing rate lately. It’s not entirely known whether it’s the economy and gas prices that are effecting people’s decision to drop their membership or if people are finding way to work out at home. Either way there are some things that you can benefit from by lifting weights a few days a week can.
- Stroke prevention: weightlifting actually decreases your blood presure, therefore reducing the risk of stroke.
- Anti-Depressant: It’s always been said that weightlifting and cardio can be great for reducing stress, but it’s not only stress that it can benefit. It’s been shown to also make people generally have a better mood about them.
- Increase Your “T” Levels: Testosterone plays an important role in protein synthesis and sexual drive as well as mood an activity. Weight lifting signals your body to produce more.
- Cuts Diabetes Risk: Weight lifting decreases blood glucose levels along with improving insulin sensitivity.
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