Program Page 2 - Resistance Training

Resistance training: Working with resistance bands helps develop flexibility and introduction to strength training while toning and building core abdominal strength. Resistance training increases muscle strength by working your muscles against weights such as bands and dumbbells.

The benefits of resistance training include:

• Increased muscle strength and endurance
• Increased bone density
• Reduced body fat.
• Increased muscle-to-fat ratio.
• Boosted metabolism
• Lowered heart rate and blood pressure after exercise (thought to reduce the risk of heart disease).
• Improved balance and stability.
• Enhanced performance of everyday tasks.
• Reduced risk of development of, and improvement of, medical conditions - for example, diabetes (NIDDM) and arthritis.

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