08 Sep Why weight training complements cardio training

Why weight training compliments cardio training

Noticed that cardio is great for weight loss but you still seem to have a case of the saggy booty? This is where strength training comes in. I like to see it as a working relationship.

There are so many pluses to both types of training, it makes sense to want to do both of them right?

Do keep up the cardio for its fantastic benefits of weight loss, increased fitness, stress buster etc but do check out the top 6 reasons women need to include strength training into their training regime!

It creates that shape

Hello uplifted booty! Hello trim tummy! Hello back!Lifting weights create that gorgeous tone and definition to the body. Contrary to popular belief, lifting weights won’t bulk women. In fact it is hard work to get that bulky look and often goes hand in hand with added hormones and intense heavy weight lifting.

More effective fat loss

Performed correctly, weight lifting beats cardio hands down when losing body fat. Unlike cardio, we burn fat not only during but also after we stop lifting, even up to 48 hours after. This is called excess post exercise oxygen consumption and basically means we will have a higher metabolic rate.

Bone health

As we age our muscles deteriorate and the only way to combat this is to maintain muscle mass with weight training. In fact a  tudy conducted by McMasters University in the US found that post menopausal women could increase their muscle mass by 9% after a year of training 3 times per week.

Memory and cognitive function improvements

Deeper sleep

Strength training greatly improves sleep quality, aiding in your ability to fall asleep faster and wake less during the night.