Resistance training are exercises which both strengthens and challenges the muscles. While cardio workouts are intended to boost metabolism by burning calories, resistance training is intended to work the muscles to fatigue so small tears will then form in the muscle tissue. The body then has to repair these tears, which will then build muscles. Other names for it include weight training and strength training.
There are a variety of tools that can be used to get in a great strength training workout:
*Machines
*Dumbbells
* Kettle Bells
* Free Weights
* Bars
* Resistance Bands
* Body Weight
An effective workout that pushes your muscles to fatigue at least 2-3 times a week can deliver great benefits, including these 5:
Increased Lean Muscle Mass
When you challenge your muscles and work them to complete fatigue, you create those small tears in the muscle. This will stimulate the strengthening of the muscle and cause an increase in lean muscle mass.
This doesn’t mean you will look like a professional weightlifter, but it does open the door to the rest of the benefits highlighted here.
Faster Metabolism