Strength Training Defined

Strength training is one of the physical exercises, which specializes in the use of resistance to induce muscular contraction that builds strength and anaerobic endurance, and improves the size of skeletal muscles. Strength training is a great process to improve overall health and enhance stability and balance. It increases the density of bone, builds a stronger heart, reduces blood pressure, improves blood flow, halts muscle loss, helps control blood sugar, improves cholesterol levels, and improves balance and coordination of the body. Strength training has shown greater results for people with arthritis, osteoporosis, Parkinson's disease, down syndrome, lymphedema, fibromyalgia, and those who have suffered a stroke, spinal cord injury, cancer, or clinical depression.