Resistance training is that which takes place when the muscles apply force to an external resistance. This can involve free weights, machines, cables, bands, your own body weight, gravity and muscular tension. It is also referred to as strength training or weight training.
Here are just some of the benefits of incorporating resistance training into your program:
Faster metabolism
Your BMR or basal metabolic rate is the rate at which you burn calories at rest. One major factor influencing this rate is the...