Carving out time to build lean tissue could well be the most important training decision of all, particularly for women. Aside from the obvious aesthetic benefits of looking lean and toned, the presence of a higher level of muscle mass is responsible for increasing the number of calories you burn at rest (making it easier to shift fat), slowing down (and reversing) age-related bone density loss, improving overall strength and mobility, reducing risk of injury and improving cardiac health. It’s essentially the holy grail of training for longevity, and should be the foundation of every woman’s fitness regime.
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