Why Weights?

Weight training to build muscle has more meanings than just sculpting your body. It raises your metabolism! importantly WHILE YOUR AT REST (ie NOT DOING ANYTHING!), a lb of muscle burns 6 cals a day whereas a lb of fat only burns 2, take your pick. Strengthens your bones, the more weight-bearing exercise the better your body can form bone tissue. And many tests over the past few years show resistance training helped the brain, improving cognitive abilities! And remember "weight" training doesn't always mean the big iron kind, your "own" body weight is included! planks, lunges, push-ups, dips, pull-ups, all resistance without any extra weights needed. Get out there and build your body inside and out