It goes to show that weight lifting can be an athlete's best friend if used appropriately. ... The twelve reasons are to: avoid muscle loss, avoid metabolic rate reduction, increase muscle mass, increase metabolic rate, reduce body fat, reduce arthritic pain, improve glucose metabolism, increase gastrointestinal transit time, reduce resting blood pressure, improve blood lipid levels, reduce low back pain, and to increase bone mineral density. ... Reduce Resting Blood Pressure-- Strength training alone has been shown to reduce resting blood pressure significantly. Studies revealed tha...

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Individuals with this type of cerebral palsy have varied muscle tone-either the tone is too high or very low. ... These people contain a small or high amount of muscle tension, as well as, damage to both the cerebellum and motor cortex. ...

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Individuals with this type of cerebral palsy have varied muscle tone "either the tone is too high or very low. ... These people contain a small or high amount of muscle tension, as well as, damage to both the cerebellum and motor cortex. ...

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Reduces the risk of heart disease. Reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Reduces the risk of developing high blood pressure. Reduces blood pressure in people who already have high blood pressure. ... Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety. ...

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