WEIGHT TRAINING HELPS TO

• Increase muscle strength
• Increase endurance
• Sculpt the body
• Decrease subcutaneous body fat
• Increase flexibility
• Increase bone density
• Increase ligament and cartilage thickness
• Cure osteoporosis in women
• Boost performance in sports,swimming,athletics
• Reduce risk of heart disease,diabetes,arthritis and lower back pain
• Relieve tension and stress
• Increase self-confidence
• Improve sleep
• Induce discipline and motivation
• Increase cardiovascular fitness
• Normalise blood pleasure
• Increase life expectancy
• Increase haemoglobin level and red blood cell count (the loss being due to menstruation birth)
• Improve quality of life
• Rehabilitate the injured or handi capped
• Decrease cholesterol levels
• Improve reflex actions
• Increase alertness
• Decrease menstrual pain,correct menstrual disorders
• Improve posture
• Increase fertility

You lose fat and inches:
When embarking on a strength training programme,start off gradually with two-three times a week.Research shows that depending on your programme and level of Commitment,you can lose approximately one Kg,fat a month intially.

You won't bulk up:
Don't go pressing those panic buttons already!No,you're not going to end-up looking like something on the cover of Muscle&Fitness!Unlike men,women don't bulk up as they lack in testosterone,which boosts bulking.You'll gain lean,long muscles.

Long-term fat control:
Weight training increases metabolism,In other words,it helps burn a lot more calories,both at rest and at work.For each pound of muscle gain,it burns approximately 35-50 calories on daily basis. So,for instance,if you gain three lbs of muscle and burn 45 extra calories a pound,you'll burn 135 more calories a day.This approximately means about 4,000 more calories a month,which in turn amounts to a loss of 12lbs in a year!

Risk of getting following health disorders is reduced:
Low back pain:A recent 12-year study demonstrated that strengthening the low-back pain. A combination of strengthening and stretching exercise contribute to a strong,healthy, trouble-free back.

Heart diseases:
Weight training improves cholesterol profile and blood pressure status,which in turn,keeps the heart healthy.For maximum effect,combine the training programme with cardiovascular activity.

Diabetes:
Adult-onset diabetes is a growing problem.Recent studies show that weight training can increase glucose utilisation in the body by 23 per cent in four months.

Arthritis:
Joints are strenghened,arthriti pain is reduced and joint and muscle flexibility is improved.

You'll be a she-man without looking like one:
Moderate weight training increase a women's strength by 30-50 per cent,thereby increaseing energy level and alertness.

Appropriate for even senior citizens:
Numerous women have been weight trained even in their 70s and 80s. Studies show strength improvement is possible at any age.However,a professional should always supervise a senior participant's training.