Cortisol, Strength Training, and Muscle Health

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten reasons why resistance training is a superior form of exercise.

• When it comes to fat loss and health, NOTHING beats resistance training! (2:22)
• 10 Ways Resistance Training is the Best Form of Exercise for Fat Loss & Health.
• #1 – Speeds up metabolism. (9:25)
• #2 – This allows you to target, sculpt and strengthen specific body parts. (16:24)
• #3 - Hormone effects. (20:21)
• #4 – You don't need to do it often. (26:39)
• #5 - Results stick around longer. (32:15)
• #6 - Results come back faster. (35:09)
• #7 - Builds bones. (39:53)
• #8 - Extremely moldable. (42:37)
• #9 - Best for the brain. (45:23)
• #10 - Best anti-cancer effects. (49:19)

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