Are you sick of training and seeing NO results? Do you want to lose weight, burn fat, reduce your waist size, tone your legs and bum and improve your overall strength- but all WITHOUT adding bulk? Then read on: Why training with weights is so beneficial to you; burning fat, building muscle and increasing bone density Even though there are different opinions about how many calories a pound of muscle burns in a day, muscle still burns more calories than a pound of fat. Muscle is metabolically active tissue. If fat loss is your goal, weights are your answer. Weight training increases bone density. Studies have shown that the risk of osteoporosis is lower for people who are active, and especially those who do load-bearing, or weight-bearing activities at least three times a week. The proper weight training program can increase athletic performance. The benefits of strength training to athletic performance are enormous and many. Traditional strength training is always good for you but another option is to focus on functional strength training. Functional training involves dynamic, whole body movements that make you stronger for real life activities. For Example the Squat- why Squat? We don’t just squat we squat with weights, we squat & press so we get the biggest muscle in your body working!

Benefits of Weight Training

The traditional squat works numerous muscle groups, and helps to develop core strength. The overhead squat does all of those things as well, BUT has the additional benefits of heavily engaging the muscles of the upper back. You’ll work your legs, core, arms, shoulders, and again, prevent weakness in the upper back.   All Purefit Classes bar Spinning and Plyometrics use weights or a body resistant training style.