More muscle means that you use more calories per day even at rest. Each pound of muscle uses about 35 calories per day. More muscle and exercise is the key to fat loss and weight control. Amateur Wrestlers - to gain strength, stamina, decrease muscle soreness and to maintain muscle and lose fat during heavy workouts. US Football Players - to increase speed, size, strength, and stamina.
More strength helps seniors avoid falls and fractures.
Firefighters - to increase strength and stamina for hard firefighting chores. Police and US Marshals - to help keep fit for the physical demands of police work. Baseball and Softball Players - to improve bat control, home run power, pitching speed, control, and stamina. Weight lifters -to increase strength and to provide extra energy needed for lifts and repetitions. Heart Failure Patients - to increase strength for better mobility.