Copyright 2012 Paul Eugene,  All Rights Reserved,   Privacy Statement Inspiring The World To Fitness Since 1989 Paul Eugene Strength Training  Strength Training Benefits • Built Lean Muscle which results in increase metabolism which burns more fat resulting in weight loss. • Makes you stronger and aids against the onset of osteoporosis. • Reduce injuries due to connecting tissues being strengthen. • It increases balance, stability and flexibility. • Makes you feel better about yourself. How Often / How Much • Warm up by doing 5 - 10 minutes of light cardio. • Do 3 sets of 8 - 15 reps for each exercise. • Exercise 48 hours apart. This is so that the muscle can grow. • Stretch the muscles after completing reps.  What is the best strength training equipment to use? Dumbbells?  Straps? or Machines?  It’s really a matter of preference.  But if you are primarily working out at home I suggest dumbbells.  At the gym I use both dumbbells and machines.  The machines can help with stability but they do take away some range of motion and actually do the work of the opposing muscle.  It really comes down to you deciding what’s works best for you. • Chest: chest press, push ups • Back: Back extensions, lat pull-downs • Shoulders: overhead press, lateral raise, front raise • Biceps: bicep curls • Triceps: tricep extensions, kickbacks • Lower Body: Squats, lunges, calf raises • Abdominals: crunches, reverse crunches, oblique twists Is one workout we cannot do without.  We need to strengthen the muscles and bones of our the body  to carry us through our life time here on earth. Equipment Exercises for muscles. 10 Minute Strength Training Videos.