Why is it important to do resistance training when dieting for weight
loss?
Why is it important to do resistance training when dieting for weight
loss?
If you lose weight with no resistance type of exercise, statistically, you lose about 30% muscle 70% fat per pounds lost. Muscle burns calories (metabolic rate) is functional for moving around and doing things, is a huge part of the blood sugar/insulin system and your heart is a muscle, too, so losing muscle is a very bad strategy! Another big plus is that resistance training causes a release of testosterone that helps keep skin tight as you shed pounds. And finally, resistance training for a number of important reasons is healthier than any other exercise (see “Get Moving”).
How's that for 4 good reasons!