How Strength Training Helps Your Weight

How Strength Training Helps Your Weight By Paige Waehner  This time of year, most of us are probably happy if we don't gain weight. It helps to exercise, of course, but if you're short on time and motivation, focus your energies on lifting weights. Yes, cardio is great and, if you have time, go for it. But, if you don't, try lifting weights to keep your weight in check. The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn all day long. Best Reasons to Pick Up Some Dumbbells   Lifting weights does a lot of great things for your body including helping you burn calories and fat, build lean muscle tissue and, of course, get stronger. Learn all the reasons you need to lift weights. READ NOW How Much Weight Should You Lift?   The key to weight training is challenging yourself with more resistance than your body can normally handle. Are you doing that on a regular basis? If not, you may want to think about the weight you're choosing. READ NOW Are You Lifting Enough Weight? Probably Not   The best way to build muscle is to go heavy on the weights. Even if you're a woman, don't worry about bulking up. Here's why you need to bump up the weights. READ NOW Don't Know Where to Start? Here Are The Basics of Weight Training   Confused about lifting weights? Here you'll find everything you need to know about weight training and the best way to get started, no matter how long it's been. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis Understanding Plaque Psoriasis Understanding Type 2 Diabetes Understanding Lung Cancer AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Exercise newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.