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Why Weight Lifting Is So ImportantThe old school of thought was that cardio was most important in losing weight. Think again! All the studies are showing that weight lifting was more important than originally thought. The old school of thought was that cardio was most important in losing weight. Think again! All the studies are showing that weight lifting was more important than originally thought. I have women come to me all the time and tell me that they don't want to lift weights, but, they want to lose weight. Studies are now showing that weight lifting is actually more important the cardio when it comes to your core workout routines. I see people in the gym, year after year, running on the treadmill, and their body never changes. They are sweating like crazy, and sure, they are getting a good workout. However, they are getting very little results. Why is this? It's because muscle burns body fat! Without the muscle, you aren't going to burn the body fat. Think of it as if your muscle eats your body fat! The unfortunate thing is that as early as the age of 40, we begin to lose our muscle! Muscles deteriorate as early as 40. (Geez, that's so young!). So, this makes muscle building even MORE important. And don't worry ladies, you aren't going to get 'bulky'. Trust me, you can't! Bulky women WANT to be that way, and they work extremely hard to get there. Another important reason to lift weights is to build bone! Yes, weight lifting builds bones, and increases bone density. Your bone building years are between the ages of 25 and 35. This can stave off osteoporosis. If you are older than 35, it's not too late. It's just more of a reason to get in there and start pumping iron! Cardio exercise can be fun, and many that do it, don't want to give it up! If this is your case, try incorporating your Core workouts of muscle building into your workout routine of cardio exercise. Also, another trick is to do your cardio AFTER you do a hard weight lifting routine. Mixing your workout up often will help your body from plateau. If you don't know how to lift weights, make an appointment with your local personal trainer and get some help. Make sure they are nationally certified Article Tags: Weight Lifting Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com
ABOUT THE AUTHORFor more information on Certified Fitness Trainer, Amy, and free video workouts you can do anywhere, go to Core Workout Routines.
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