Weight training is an exercise which is designed to strengthen specific muscles by causing them to overcome a fixed resistance, usually in the form of Barbells or dumb-bells.
It refers to the exercise phase of the activity, where weight in the form of bar-bells are used to condition and alter the sizes of various segments of the body.
Advantages of Weight Training
- Improves Posture and range of motion
- Maintain Healthy Weight
- Develop confidence and self-esteem
- Improve immune system functions
- improve Psycho-socio well being
- Promote and develops exercise habits
- Increases muscles strength, bone density and endurance
- Protection against injury
- improve motor performance
- Promote healthy Blood pressure and Cholesterol levels
Disadvantages of Weight Training
- Introduce Injury
- Maturity
- Loss of Flexibility
