Five ways resistance training can increase your strength, mentally and physically.
Resistance training is a form of exercise intended to increase muscular strength and endurance. It involves exercising muscles using some form of resistance. This resistance could be weights, bands, or even your own bodyweight working against gravity.
When doing resistance training—which is sometimes called strength training or weight training—you can focus on specific results, such as joint stability, muscular endurance, increased muscle size, strength, and power.
It can help to improve your mood.
Resistance training has been shown to be an effective treatment for depression. A study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that resistance training can help to improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression.
2. It can help to improve your self-esteem.
Resistance training can also help to improve self-esteem. A study published in the Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness found that resistance training can help increase adolescents' self-esteem.
3. It can help to improve your cognitive function.
Resistance training has been shown to be beneficial for cognitive function. A study published in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity found that resistance training can help to improve cognitive function in older adults.
4. It can help to improve your sleep quality.
Resistance training can also help to improve sleep quality. A study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that resistance training can help increase sleep quality and reduce insomnia symptoms.
5. It can help to improve your overall physical health.
In addition to the mental benefits of resistance training, there are also many physical benefits. Resistance training has been shown to be beneficial for cardiovascular health, bone health, and joint health.
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