Top 10 Reasons To Lift Weights

WE share some great reasons to start weight training, courtesy of mindbodygreen.com. Personal trainer Erin Oprea tells us why:

1. Muscle takes up less space in your body than fat.

2. You don’t need a gym to lift weights.

3. Strength builds balance.

4. Muscle strength allows you to do more.

5. Muscle uses more energy than fat.

6. Lifting weights lowers your stress levels.

7. Lifting can double as a cardio session.

8. You’ll sleep better.

9. Your bones will become stronger.

10. It is the ultimate healthy habit.