Weightlifting Is More Important Than Just Losing Weight

Weight lifting, many great things can come from it. Starting out, weightlifting is one of the biggest things that get in the way. In the gym one day I saw a new guy in the gym, maybe he looked a 145 pounds. He walks over to the rack, which is right in front of the mirrors, looks at himself and only from watching from a distance I can only think whats going on in his mind. Maybe he was thinking “ Man I look good, I know I can bench at least 135 pounds” which is a lot for a new guy. He can barely put the forty-fives on the side, and the bar is forty-five pounds, so I'm inching closer to make sure he wouldn't kill himself. I was surprised he got the bar off the rack, but as soon as he did that weight dropped down so fast. I ran over and helped him out, and he thanked me and started to ask for some tips and tricks, and I told him he is already on the right path with weight lifting. Weight lifting can benefit people in more ways than just losing weight. Weight Lifting
Ever since I started to work out since I was fourteen my self-confidence shot up. When I was that awkward teenager, it helped my confidence grow and also helped with me playing baseball. Weight lifting actually makes your metabolism burn longer than cardio. Your metabolism burns for at least for twelve hours versus four hours for cardio. Running all the time wasn't really working out for me, but as soon as I started to lift weights, I dropped weight so quick. My uncle actually inspired me to start weight lifting seriously. This is why I think weight lifting benefits you more than it hurts you. Weight lifting benefits people in more ways than just losing weight. Improving strength and helping in daily activities. Self-confidence shoots up and you feel a lot healthier in more ways than one. Building up muscle tissue helps prevent further physical injury. Weight lifting is one of the best ways to keep a healthy