resistance training can improve bone mineral density, which may help someone to avoid getting osteoporosis. or in older populations resistance training may slow down or stop the rate of bone mineral loss, delaying or prolonging the intensity of osteoporosis.
Lifting weights increases the density of the bone which helps prevent osteoporosis.
No, boxing is not weight lifting
To be honest, I'm just starting out in weight lifting. But to me, power, as it relates to weight lifting, is the ability to consistently lift a given amount of weight.
breath out when lifting and breath in while you lower the weight
These terms are used in weight lifting. They are different techniques of lifting the weights.
Weight-lifting is also known as "pumping iron".
This depends on the person and the kind of weight lifting you do. The short answer however is that lifting weights should help you to lose fat and gain muscle. If you are lifting heavily in order to gain muscle mass, you will gain weight. However, if you are lifting to get lean muscle, it should help to lose weight.
There are information about weight lifting in books, magazines, and websites. Exercises and machines or weights to do weight lifting can be found at many stores. Before beginning any weight lifting be sure to talk to your doctor.
You can avoid injuries in weight lifting by doing a warm up session before you begin lifting weights and ensuring that you use the weights appropriately.
Yes you're ready for lifting at the age of 16.
to get musles
I am sure your husband will enjoy the gift of a weight lifting bench. Amazon.com sells weight lifting benches and also weights. For additional information: www.amazon.com ... Strength Training Equipment Benches