Need a reason to lift?

There are SO many reasons to lift weights and add some extra muscle to your body…

Speaking from experience, here are my

Top 7 reasons to Life Weights… i.e Make Muscle!

1. Muscle burns more calories at rest.

Did you know that every kilogram of muscle burns 10 Calories per day? That is the equivalent of 5kg of body fat over a year just by having an extra 1kg of muscle on the body.

2. Muscle costs calories to move around.

Muscle is lean weight that costs energy to carry during exercise, and burns more calories than fat to move around.

3. Muscle reduces blood sugar levels

Muscle is effective at using blood sugars for energy, which helps keep your insulin levels down. Stable blood sugar levels/insulin levels makes keeping lean easier.

4. Muscle prevents falls

Muscle helps you stay strong and stable on your feet.

5. Muscle makes it easier perform everyday activities.

The stronger you are the easier it is to carry shopping bags, play with kids, clean the house, generally everyday tasks.

6. Muscle makes your bones stronger.

Performing strength exercises helps your bones stay strong and reduces your risk of osteoporosis later in life.

7. Muscle improves you looks.

You look smaller and more toned by having more muscle and less body fat on the body… Simple.