Strength training, also known as resistance training or weightlifting, is another very beneficial form of exercise. Muscle development is the main benefit to strength training, that most everyone knows about. Training your muscles using weightlifting causes an immense increase in strength and power. What many people do not know, is that by increasing lean muscle mass you can also boost your metabolism. With more lean muscle mass, the body burns more fat at rest than it usually would.

Weightlifting can be very intimidating at first, and a hard skill to learn. Read the article linked below to feel more confident when you begin!

https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-start-lifting-weights