Weight Workout Routines

Weight workout routines have been shown to help combat the obesity epidemic that has exploded in America in recent decades. Weightlifting routines greatly benefit the body and help keep it functioning at optimal levels.

Improves Bones Strength

• As we age, our bones begin to weaken. Weight-bearing exercises help keep our bones strong by increasing the physical stress placed on them, encouraging new bone formation. Weight training can generate new bone when it is needed in a phenomena called bone remodeling. Individuals with osteoporosis greatly benefit from weight-bearing exercises.

Weightlifting and Depression

• Weightlifting has been said to have an impact on depression. A study published in the "Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology" reported that exercise does not have to include cardiovascular workouts to reduce depression. Supplement your medicinal regimen with a weightlifting routine to further reduce or mitigate your depression.

Suggestions for Workouts

• Take 20 to 30 minutes out of your day to do a modified weightlifting routine in your home to improve your health and well-being. Do biceps curls with a 2-liter bottle. Lean against a wall with your hands spread shoulder length apart for a modified push-up. Do modified squats using a 5-gallon bucket filled with dirt or gravel.