20 Reasons to Weight-Train
Dr. Jimmy Steger
- Fit people have better self-esteem than out of shape people.
- The greater amount of fatty tissue, the greater the risk of infection after a surgery.
- You can lower your blood cholesterol by losing just 5% of your body weight.
- A pound of muscle takes up about 22% LESS SPACE than a pound of fat.
- Working out helps relieve stress, which is a major cause of overeating.
- Your back, hips and knees will feel better if you are at your proper body weight.
- A physically active person has up to a 20-year advantage in terms of functionality over a sedentary person (so you will not only live longer, but live a better quality of life!).
- Gastric bypass surgery isn’t covered by insurance.
- Being fit can save you money (up to 15% on medical bills).
- Active people have a lower risk of cancer and other diseases.
- Physically fit people have a lower risk of falls and broken bones (especially people over 50).
- Exercise helps your brain to work more efficiently (people who use dumbbells aren’t dumbbells!).
- Strength and flexibility training can make you up to a quarter-inch taller.
- Fit people sleep better.
- Better blood circulation reduces the risk of hearing problems.
- People who exercise said work was more fun (well, at least more tolerable).
- Fit people have better digestion, less constipation and better complexions.
- Weight-bearing exercise reduces the risk of osteoporosis.
- Statistically, fat people are poorer than fit people.
- A sexy body results in more… well, you know.
Image is Critical, let’s train!
Dr. Jimmy Steger