Some people gravitate more
naturally toward weight training than others. Those who instinctively enjoy moving heavy objects need no
convincing that it is a good idea.
For everyone else, here are some good reasons to do it:
1. Bone
health. Weight training builds
bones as well as muscles, reducing the risk of fracture as we age.
2. Increased
metabolism. Our muscles are more
demanding than our fatty tissues, burning more calories and making weight loss
or weight maintenance easier.
3. Strength. This one is obvious, but maybe not as
obvious as it first seems. Yes,
lifting heavy objects makes it easier to lift more heavy objects. It also makes it easier to shift
furniture, play with kids, and use crutches if necessary.
4. Vanity. Muscles that are used look prettier
than muscles that watch TV all day.
5. Challenge. There is nothing like meeting a
challenge to build self-esteem. When
we crank out a new personal record, we earn a new sense of our own awesomeness.
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