Weight training or resistance training not only makes our muscles strong but also plays a very important role in weight loss. After doing any kind of resistance training, calories are burnt.
After an age, the body starts to become weak and later it also the muscles and bones. In women, estrogen plays a major role in bone development. Especially post menopause, estrogen levels in the body begin to deteriorate and, therefore, bone growth stops and bones begin to weaken later, resulting in osteoporosis and osteopenia.
Any kind of resistance training puts stress on bones and joints. When you work on your muscles, they put stress on your bones. In response, your bone tissue remodels become stronger.
There are 3 main reasons for women to focus on strength training compared to men.
High risk of muscle atrophy: Young women are at a much higher risk of muscle loss than young men. It is caused by low levels of testosterone in women. This Lower Muscle Mass can make day-to-day activities that require strength and coordination more difficult.
Greater risk of osteoporosis: With age, women are at greater risk of osteoporosis and osteopenia if they do not train strength. If this is not noticed soon, it can cause many more problems by weakening the bones. Therefore, strength training can reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women.
Greater risk of musculoskeletal injuries: Because women naturally carry fewer muscles in their upper back, they suffer more injuries to the neck, shoulders and lower back, which can also cause injuries to other parts of the body. To avoid all this, women should especially focus on strength training.