From bone protection to disease protection, strength training has its advantages getting stacked over cardio exercises. Also, it appears to have special benefits for women. There is a misconception about strength training that they bulk up the body and make it rigid. Women going to gym tend to do more cardio than muscle training. They forget that women don't have the testosterone to bulk like men. But the benefits of strength training outweigh over any other exercise form. Have a look:

1.Become stronger with time, not weaker

Strength training is the only form of exercise that makes the muscles bigger and gives more strength and power to the body. So, as years pass by, you become stronger rather than getting weaker. Bones become denser.

2.Lowered body mass index

Individuals doing consistent weight training have a considerably lower body mass index.

3.Lowered osteoporosis risk for women

Women are more prone to the risk of osteoporosis than men. Moreover, after menopause, the estrogen levels drop down, increasing the risk further. But weight training gives weight to the bones and this is good for them. This makes the bone denser.

4.Disease prevention with weight training

This advantage may not be that evident, but regular regime of exercise with weight training protects against several diseases. It increases the lean mass of the body, reduces the fat mass and raises the body’s metabolism. Body’s overall physiological functioning improves and body’s insulin sensitivity increases. This in turn prevents from various chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, obesity etc.

5.Improves body posture

Strength training strengthens the back, shoulder and core. It helps to correct the bad posture. It also prevents lower back pain.

6.Confidence level 10 on 10

Strength training boosts up the woman much more because they see the results which they never saw with the cardio alone. Who doesn’t want a toned up body? Strength training and changes it brings to the body boost up the confidence level.

7.The dream body

You watch television and magazines and your eyes glitter by the image of models. You wish to fit in their clothes. You crave for that physique. Your mind forgets everything you watched or saw, and only retains that memory- that beautiful model in that elegant dress. You wish to buy it and fit well in it. The only way to sculpt that physique of personal dreams is strength training.

The final word

Although both aerobics and cardio have advantages, but strength training is the most efficient exercise for those with limited time.

The right type and amount will be different for every woman but a little bit everyday does wonders!