Resistance training is any form of exercise which challenges and strengthens the muscles. While cardio workouts boost metabolism, resistance training is intended to work the muscles to fatigue so tears form in the muscle tissue. The body must then repair them, which will strengthen and build muscle.

There are many tools that can be used to get an amazing strength training workout:

*Machines

*Dumbbells

* Kettle Bells

* Free Weights

* Bars

* Resistance Bands

* Body Weight

Performing an effective workout that pushes your muscles to fatigue at least 2 to 3 times a week can deliver many benefits, including these 5:

Improved Lean Muscle Mass

When you effectively challenge your muscles and work them to complete fatigue (you can't do another rep or set at the finish), you create those small tears in the muscle which we talked about a moment ago. This stimulates the strengthening of the muscle and the development of more lean muscle mass.

This doesn't mean you will look like a professional weightlifter, but it does open the door to the rest of the benefits highlighted here.

Faster Metabolism

The more lean muscle mass you have, the faster your metabolism pumps, the faster your metabolism pumps, the more fat you burn during workouts. People with faster metabolism have a much easier time burning fat and losing weight. Resistance training helps you lose weight faster!

Your Best Curves

You will see changes in the shape of your body as you strengthen your muscles. Your natural curves will start to come out more and more, which will mean firm muscles on a man and a curvy, firm figure for a woman.

It is important to note that shapely curves and firm muscle is not the same as the muscles of a pro weightlifter. It takes extreme measures to look that way, so do not worry if that is not the look you are going for.

Smaller Appearance

Bodies with more muscle look smaller than bodies with more fat. Put two women who weight the same and are of the same height next to each other, and the one who has a more toned body will look smaller.

You might not lose as much weight on the scale, but while doing resistance training, you will look smaller and show changes way faster than someone who does not do resistance training.

Stronger Immune System

You will have a much stronger immune system when you develop lean muscle mass. You wont get sick as much and may even avoid picking up viruses that everyone seems to be passing around.

All of these benefits of resistance training can happen for pretty much everyone. You will feel better and have way more energy once you start challenging your muscles, and lean muscle mass will make you look great.