When it comes to strength training, fitness pros recommend doing what you enjoy best. Fitness pros hear those concerns all the time, but say the worry is unfounded. On top of that, the benefits of strength training for women are clear — from building lean muscle to feeling stronger in your day-to-day life. Strength training changes your body composition, Spieker says. Jess Spieker, a personal trainer with Full Swing Fitness, says strength training — when done properly — can be great for your joint health and acts as “stealth cardio,” upping your heart rate.

Source: thestar July 11, 2016 10:52 UTC