Resistance training is any exercise or movement that causes the muscle to contract against resistance. Resistance training is an effective means for muscle building, weight loss, endurance training and sports-specific training. Resistance training is so effective, that in 1998 the American College of Sports Medicine (the governing body for exercise in the United States) recommended resistance training for all Americans.
Studies have shown that humans lose 5 pounds of muscle for every decade after the age of 30. Additionally, the number of muscle fibers declines along with age. Resistance training can help combat the negative effects age has on muscle retention and effectively reverse the aging process. Resistance exercises have also been shown to have a positive impact on building bones. Blood pressure, metabolic rates, body weight and the effects of aging have all been proven to improve with resistance training.
The benefits of resistance training on weight loss are well documented. Resistance training is a fast and fun way to expedite fat loss by increasing your metabolic rate, regulating your glycemic index and lowering blood pressure. Click here to learn more about resistance training weight loss benefits.
Your own body weight is more than adequate for resistance exercises. Chin ups - pull ups, pushups and sit-ups can be performed on the Black Mountain Product heavy-duty doorway pull up bar. The advantage of these exercises is that you can do most of them anywhere, anytime. Click here to learn more about resistance training muscle building benefits.
Many health and fitness professionals recommend using resistance band training routinely to prevent and rehabilitate injuries caused by overuse. Resistance tubing can help strengthen smaller, often neglected muscle groups that maybe otherwise injury prone.