Strength training improves your ability to lift objects.  Having muscle strength allows women to lift heavier objects.  Muscle endurance allows you to lift light objects more frequently.  Many women and men find that strength training makes daily tasks a little easier.

Improved Bone Health

Strength training has been effective in increasing bone density and strengthening tendons and ligaments.  Developing strong bones reduces the risk of developing osteoporosis and decreases the risk of bone fractures.

Strength training isn't just about lifting weights and "bulking up". Strength training builds muscle endurance along with muscle strength. There are many benefits of doing strengthening exercises and they can be done by adults and children of both genders. Benefits of strengthening your muscles include:

• Decreasing body fat and increasing lean muscle mass. Increasing lean muscle mass can help your body burn calories more efficiently.
• Toning your muscles to help you look thinner
• Increasing or maintaining balance and coordination
• Increasing or maintaining bone mineral density
• Reducing risk of injury
• Preventing muscle deterioration
• Increasing athletic performance
• Increasing ability to perform everyday activities easily