September is one of my favorite months! We get back on routine and look forward to starting new routines. If strength training is not a part of your routine, start NOW! You will get faster weight loss results and get a stronger, firmer, youthful body. Strength training should be the largest portion of your exercise program. I recommend doing at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity 6 to 7 times a week, including strength training exercises. You can lift weights, use tubing, resistance bands, do push-ups or sit-ups or include many of the great products offered at The Shopping Channel. I am a big fan of Leg Magic, Power 90X, EZ Gym workout … the list is endless!

Strength training keeps your metabolism in high gear long after the workout is over. Every pound of muscle you add burns 50 to 100 more calories at rest. That means if you add five pounds of muscle, your body will burn anywhere from 250 to 500 extra calories per day at rest. In fact, on your off days in between strength training sessions, your body is using extra calories to repair the muscular damage done during weight training, further accelerating your metabolism. Strong women stay young!

Rosalie Brown

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