Strength training

1. Importance and benefits

2. Using weights to
increase
resistance to
strengthen
muscles

3. • Develop strong bones
• Manage your weight
• Enhance quality of life
• Manage chronic conditions
• Sharpen your thinking skill
• Feel better
• It’s fun!

4. EVERYONE!
There are benefits for all ages

5. • Weights
• Body weight
• Resistance bands

6. • 2 - 4 times per week
• 3 sets of 12-15 repetitions per exercise
• Join a class that uses weights
• At home or at the gym

7. It’s a guy thing I’ll get bulky
It burns less calories
than cardio
You see results
instantly
I’m too old