Weight Training Can Improve Health Issues

Type II diabetics usually become diabetic due to poor eating habits, sedentary lifestyle, low/no fitness level, obesity/overweight, and genetics. The underlying cause of diabetes can be reversed through exercise. The immediate and long-term effects of resistance training include increased insulin sensitivity, thereby decreasing insulin resistance. It has been shown that more physical activity accounts for a lower incidence of type 2 diabetes. ⁶ Combined with a healthy diet, resistance training can very effectively increase the body’s insulin sensitivity through improved glycemic control. ^{7 (more…)}