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Exercise tips: 7 science-backed benefits of strength training

Benefits of lifting weights: Strength training is a fundamental part of most exercise routines, but not just because it helps you lose weight or build muscle. It also has a plethora of lesser known physical and mental benefits.

July 04, 2023 / 20:49 IST
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Benefits of strength training: Did you know that strength training has a host of mental health benefits like reversing the process of ageing and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression? (Image: Canva)

The world knows that if there’s one type of exercise that could benefit your heart, improve balance, strengthen bones and muscle, and help you lose or maintain weight — all at the same time — it has to be strength training. But did you know regular strength training has some even less obvious advantages as well, including a host of mental health benefits like reversing the process of ageing and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression?

More popularly known as weight lifting or resistance training, strength training is a group of physical activities designed to improve muscular fitness by focussing on a specific muscle or muscle group against external resistance, including free weights, weight machines, or your own body weight. Read on to learn what fitness experts and studies have to say about the top benefits of strength training.

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1. Makes muscles and bones stronger

Strength training can lead to significant muscle growth when combined with a proper diet, experts suggest. It increases your power and can help you perform better in sports and even daily tasks that require physical strength. Daily exercise even stimulates bone growth and increases bone density.