If you’re considering adding resistance training to your workout schedule, you should. Whether using your own bodyweight, machines or free weights, strength training boasts benefits, beyond its ability to sculpt and tone the body. There’s evidence that supports its role in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, plus lifting weights has been shown to improve sleep quality, boost bone health, protect against certain diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, and bolster self-esteem. Further data presented at the European Society of Cardiology even suggests that people with more muscle power (which is a combination of speed and weight lifting) might live longer. But how
