Everyone who sees me knows what I proponent I am of exercise and weight resistance training. Weight resistance is the quickest way to increase the metabolism and increase lean muscle mass plus it will help tone and tighten the skin. The muscle in our bodies burns many more calories than our fat cells. So the more muscle we have, the more calories our bodies will burn. Also for us, as women, the resistance training is important as we age and help with delaying onset of arthritis and osteoporosis.
Adding in some weight training to your existing exercise routine for 20 minutes, 3-4 days/week can truly make a difference. This can be done at a gym with resistance machines, free weights or resistance bands. If you need a routine to follow at home, I found one that I love: Gilad's Express Workouts are great to help add muscle (not bulk) and strength. There are 15 express workouts each under 10 minutes that you can do whenever you have a few extra minutes to spare. Each workout targets a different area. The 2 DVD set is available online at www.BodiesinmotionwithGilad.com for $29.95 or on Amazon.com for $26.99.
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