Strength training increases muscular growth and strength, adds Dr. Matarazzo. It increases power—speed and strength—and may help those training perform better in sports and other physical activities.
Dr. Matarazzo says that strength training can help improve cardiovascular function by making the heart and lungs stronger. This is because the heart is a muscle that needs regular exercise to stay healthy and strong.
Dr. Matarazzo says that strength training can help increase bone density and lessen total bone loss by making bones grow stronger and stimulating bone growth.
For a busy, healthy living, joint health is very important. Knees, hips, and shoulders can all get hurt or sick, like osteoarthritis, especially as people get older.
Strength training can also help you lose body fat, especially if you do it along with aerobic exercise and a healthy diet, says Dr. Middleton. Strength training may help the body burn calories, according to research.
A study published in 2021 in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health says that strength training can help improve mental health by lowering the signs of sadness and worry.
Strength training may also help you sleep better, which is important for your physical and mental health and may help you feel less tired and have more energy during the day.