WHY WE NEED TO DO RESISTANCE/STRENGTH TRAINING

After the age of 20, if we do not strength train we lose between 2.2 and 3.2kg of muscle every decade. Fortunately, research shows that a standard strength training program can increase muscle mass by 1.4kgs over an eight week training period. This is the typical response for men and women who do 25 minutes of strength training one day a week.

Although endurance exercise can improve our cardiovascular fitness, it doesnt stop muscle loss.