Why Weight Training? : Reason # 3

Weight training increases your metabolism

Weight training is not only a superb calorie burner, it's also a great metabolism booster. Weight training creates microtrauma to the muscle fibers, which must be repaired during the recovery period between workouts. This process is metabolically costly because it takes a lot of energy to repair damaged muscle and synthesize new lean tissue. Research has also demonstrated that weight training can actually stimulate a greater post-exercise metabolism-boosting effect than cardio exercise!