1st part
Building muscle mass is not a luxury.It is a necessity!!
Chris
Whether you are a 20 year stallion or a 60 year housewife you will need muscle mass to confront small everyday challenges and fulfil your duties however humble might they be!
I consider strength training and muscle mass development as an absolute must for every man and woman of whatever age!
The reasons are firm:
-better physical appearance(any volunteers?),improved posture.
�-better physical performance.
-enhanced self -confidence,self-esteem,self-worth!
-higher basal metabolic rate since muscle mass is much more metabolically active than fat!
-fat reduction usually accompanies muscle gain
�-muscles are the engines of our body!With stronger engines we are bound to have a better performance in our work,common daily duties and chores,beloved hobbies and sports,sexual activities (I have just blushed scarlet!),etc. With a more efficient powerhouse we can feel and be more alive!
�-stronger and denser bones,stronger tendons and ligaments.Reduced danger for osteoporosis.
-improved cardiovascular health.Strength training has been found to help reduce Low Density Lipoprotein or LPL (the bad guy,what we call bad cholesterol).At the same time it is beneficial for the good guy:LDL
�-lower blood pressure
-as we age-we won’t be young for ever,shall we?-muscle loss and body fat increase are inevitable consequences as long as we are not engaged in some kind of strength training. I strongly urge you to keep this in mind since years flow like water!
Muscle loss decreases life quality in a dramatic way!
�I have a strong conviction that all people can enjoy a vibrant life until their very late years!But they will have to include strength training in their every day rituals!
-stronger muscles and joints will function as shock absorbers to prevent from injuries. This is critical for aged people
-improved balance ,stability and coordination
�-strength trainining shows an inverse correlation with obesity. As one can easily conclude strength training is not an option but a must!
Don’t miss the following entries. I will show you how to build muscles the good,all natural way.
end of 1st part
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Chris Strogilis
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�http://totalfitness-christos.blogspot.com/
Civil engineer with postgraduate studies in MBA and Marketing.
christos@macon.gr
