Strength Training

Equipment: set of dumbbells

Equipment: set of dumbbell weights

*can be done at home

Beginner: 2 sets of 8-10 reps

GYM WORKOUTS Beginner: 2 sets of 8-10 reps

Strength training is an important part of any fitness program. Strength training increases muscular strength and endurance, maintains or increases lean muscle mass, stimulates bone formation in young adults, decreases the rate of bone loss in middle and older aged adults, and helps maintain a healthy body weight and composition.

According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, adults should include strength training exercises that target the seven major muscle groups at least twice a week in their exercise plan.