Building Muscle is a good thing!!!

You can Strength train and workout with weights with out getting big muscles!  Strength Training actually helps you lose weight!  It will help you to burn more calories even while resting.  This can also help keep blood pressure and cholesterol levels low.  Stronger arms will also help you with everyday tasks such as lifting grandchildren, or carrying groceries. 

You can use weights, water bottles, soup cans, bean bags, or even your own body weight to get started.  Try our routines from the Sit Down and Tone Up series for ideas on how you can incorporate strength training into your everyday fitness. Try a free strength training routine here

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