Rochford supplemented her running by swimming an hour 4-5 times a week, jumping on the StairMaster 30 minutes four times a week and lifting weights twice a week. There will be post-event food, prizes, awards and entertainment. Same as above. 5K run-walk and children's 1K are sponsored byt the Native Americans Council to benefit educational and athletic opportunities. You know it's beneficial to lift weights or perform some sort of weight-bearing exercise.
Muscles burn more calories than fat.
And weightlifting builds bone density, helping to fend off osteoporosis. San Diego State strength and conditioning coach Dave Ohton weighs in on the subject. How long you should rest depends upon what type of weightlifting program you're doing, says Ohton. Squeezed for time, many people rush through their weightlifting program. The adage says haste makes waste, and Ohton says it applies in the gym.