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Reasons To Build Muscle (Besides Sculpted Everything)

8/18/2015

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By Dominic Zumbrun
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You know you like the way muscles define your body, but what are the other reasons you should work on building and toning your muscles? Turns out there are plenty reasons other than aesthetics why you should work on weight lifting and other exercises that build up muscle mass.

Body Benefits

Of course, it goes without saying that strength training can improve your cardiovascular system and rev up your metabolism, but there are other benefits, too. Building muscle not only creates muscle mass, but it also strengthens your bones. This can help you later in life when it comes to diseases like osteoporosis.

Lifting weights can also help alleviate depression, diabetes, give you better cognitive functions as you get older, and increase your good cholesterol numbers. For women who lose bone mass after menopause, weight lifting can be a great resource. Also, strength training creates lean muscle and reduces fat, which can give you a longer, healthier lifespan.

Brain Benefits

Did you know working out gives your brain exercise, too? Doctors believe that regular strength training can improve the brain's growth, which means that as we get older and lose some of our function, regular weight lifting can prevent that from happening as it normally does.

Health Benefits


Muscle training keeps your muscles toned, which means that any chance of injury is significantly reduced. All of the portions of your muscles become stronger, including ligaments and tendons, so you can say goodbye to inconveniences like a sprained ankle. Strong muscles keep your body stable and reduce the chances of injury.

Exercise has many benefits, but one of the main ones is more energy. Many people who have little energy find exercising difficult, but once you begin and the endorphins kick in, you'll never turn back. Strength training builds you up and gives  you the "get up and go" you are missing, keeping you active and healthy.

Strength training also gives a boost to your immune system. You may notice a reduction in common colds or other minor illnesses. Through weight lifting and training, you are building up your immunity and creating a stronger body that won’t get sick at every turn. If you do happen to get ill, you may notice your healing time is faster than it used to be.

Interested in reaping the benefits from a strength training program but don't know where to start? Head to the Downtown Athletic Club in Amarillo to find out more about what types of strength training equipment and personal training sessions we offer to help you meet your muscle building goals.

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