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Why Is Strength Training Important?

Have you ever seen a skinny woman in shorts walk by and then notice the cellulite covering the back of her legs? "How is that possible?" you think. Well, losing fat does not mean becoming toned. In fact, losing fat and looking lean are two entirely different things. Many women are obsessed with burning calories and losing weight. While this is a good thing, it is nothing compared to gaining muscle. Why? Muscle burns calories twenty-four hours a day, not just while you're working out. The more muscle you put on, the more calories you burn, the more weight you lose, the more toned you look. I'd say that's a pretty good cycle to find yourself in, wouldn't you? So how can you put yourself into this cycle? The best way to gain lean muscle mass is through strength training . Now, the first thing that comes to many people's minds when they hear those words is a gym full of sweaty, oversized men pumping iron and breathing out their mouths in an obno