Introduction
This chap called Brandon James Beckrich is just fabulous. He was photographed for the last issue of the IronMan Magazine. Seriously, man… he looks great. Period.
When it comes to personal motivation for one to start working out, the approach that is taken is normally an anaerobic one which results in the weight lifting aspects being completely ignored. The bottom line of any successful training regimen is the adequate balance of both aspects comprising aerobic and anaerobic training.
Aerobic & Anaerobic training
When one thinks of the word 'aerobic', it is based on the principle that one "needs air" to perform this form of exercise, while 'anaerobic' simply means the opposite, that is, without air.
And so if one compares exercises such as aerobics, cycling, swimming, running, walking in comparison to weight lifting, the difference is pretty obvious. From the benefit point of view, weight lifting training gives people strength while aerobic exercises gives people stamina, and hence it is imperative that one should adopt a regimen that has a bit of both.
If one has to further compare these two types of exercises, it should be noted that for aerobic training, one has to use air to provide energy as the exercises listed above results in energy required for long periods of time whereas anaerobic exercises like weight lifting has one lifting heavy weights and which in turn, requires short bursts of energy.
If you complete a routine which has both these elements, you'll see the differences between the two for yourself!
Weight Lifting Workouts
Normally, it has been men who prefer to lift weight as it helps them get that all-important large biceps that gives that alpha-male image in society while women prefer to go for the aerobics element. However, as both elements (strength & stamina) are imperative to one's health, it bodes well (and I reiterate!) that both of these should be incorporated into your workout plan, not forgetting the nutrition aspect as well.
And so since we are highlighting the importance of weight lifting workouts, let's look at a few precautions and benefits as well.
Precautions and Benefits of Weight Lifting Workouts
Now before one begins working out using weights, here are four things that they should keep in mind:
a. Learn the right technique
b. Do a single set of repetitions
c. Start slowly
d. Take time to rest
If you keep these precautions in mind, one can derive benefits in two broad categories:
1. Wellness, mind-body fusion and an increase in self-esteem
2. Improvement in medical conditions and injuries
More specifically, these the first set of benefits pertain to staying physically and mentally fit, increasing bone density, sterngth and balance, preventing disease, longevity of life, socializing and having fun, enjoying yourself in participating in a sport-like activity while finally developing a physique that will give you that Greek god status in the real world.
The second list mentioned points to curing diseases that have no medicinal cure such as diabetes, cancer, metabolic syndrome and even heart disease, and if you don't have any of these diseases, weight lifting seriously reduces the risk of doing so.
In Closing
The self-esteem factor in having a good body is the greatest boost and all and it encourages you to work out more (using weights), and so keeping this in mind, one can pursue a workout that contains weights for added benefits to their aerobic routine, whether man or woman. Look at Brandon, and you'll understand why!
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You can harvest the many benefits of weight training at practically any age. Weight training challenges your muscles by forcing them to adapt to the stress of the weights.