By Dane C. Fletcher
Weight training is one of the best body building approaches both for the people engaging in competitions and the others who only want to keep fit. This is why all gyms are full of weight training equipments lending the body builders to concentrate on the approach more than any other within the body building field. However, there is a need to balance weight training with other elements of body building to avoid any imbalances within the field.
Weight training improves the circulation of body fluids which are very important for a balanced operation. Blood is a very important element in the body. This is because is helps to supply the relevant nutrients for muscle development and nourishing them with sufficient energy. Blood also helps to supply oxygen to the tissues and transport the deoxygenated blood back to the heart for more nourishment. The supplied oxygen is very essential since regular exercising is made possible with minimal risks of suffocation, dehydration, fainting or death.
Weight training also helps in the improvement of sleep for a body builder. This means that, one is able to get ample rest as a result of weight training. When you train, you workout muscles and strain them to the extremes and therefore they develop a lot of fatigue which makes them sour. This is why a person is able to sleep soundly when the muscles are relaxing and doing away with sleepless nights which are brought about by stress. This relaxing duration is very important since it helps in giving the body time to grow and repair the worn out tissues while still nourishing the muscles with more energy for further training.
Weight training helps in the improvement of bone density. This is made possible through the continuous workout of the bones when you lift weights making them strong and giving them more endurance. With the different motions and movements during training, the bones are well structured and their growth is maintained. On the same note, the reduction of fats within the body reduces chances of developing fragile bones which can easily break and this hardening is what is required for the body building process.
Indirectly, weight training improves self esteem. This is because of the self owned training programs which one develops on their own and follows them. In case of success, the individuals are proud of their step taken and they feel having achieved something in life. The nature of the body also determines an individual's self esteem in that, you are proud of whom you are. For the plump bodies, many people tend to shy of from the others because of the perceptions they get from different people. With weight training draining all the fats and shaping the body, the individuals usually develop some confidence which allow them to face everyone with pride. To add on to this, stress is far much reduced and therefore aging is slowed down. This is why you will find many people turning on to the gym when they age because it has been known to help reduce complications and diseases of the old age which reduces the life span.
By Dane C. Fletcher
Monday, July 20, 2009
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