Weight Training Isn't Such A Heavy Lift. Here Are 7 Reasons Why You Should Try It
There are many people out there (ahem, this writer included) who aren't sure weight training is for them. Don't get me wrong: I am a regular exerciser who usually fits in a quick run after work. But weight training? It seems kind of involved (requires complicated machines, right?), possibly embarrassing (I can't lift heavy things!) and my goal is not to get huge biceps (WWE anyone?).
Plus, who has the time? If you're like me, on a tight schedule with a job, family, pets, etc., a cardiovascular workout may seem like a better use of limited time.
Right? Well ... not so fast. There are some pervasive myths about weight training — also called strength training or resistance training — that need some serious busting.
Turns out there are loads of to add weight training to your regime or maybe even switch to it as a mid-pandemic fitness goal: improved movement control, better cognitive abilities, enhanced cardiovascular health, better bone development, reduction in chronic pain —
