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ll exercise is not created equal. While
any form of physical activity is better
than none at all, if you’re avoiding resistance
training then fitness expert Karen Cherrett
says you are missing out on some important
health benefits.
A lot of women still believe the myth that
‘doing weights’ will make them bulky, increas-
ing their size rather than reducing it. But
resistance training, which doesn’t have to in-
clude traditional weights at all, can help you
lose weight, tone up and also ward off other
ailments.
“Resistance training can best be described
as strength training to make you strong, lean
and toned,” Karen says. “Many women avoid
resistance training because there is a miscon-
ception that it will make them big, but that
isn’t the case. It adds muscle mass, which in-
creases the number of calories you can burn at
rest.”
Karen, a personal trainer for more than 25
years, says changing lifestyles and a shift to-
wards more office jobs contribute to obesity
and people losing strength. Resistance training
can improve these problems, and is also a great
mood booster after a long day at work.
Get strong
