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By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide to Sports Medicine since 1998

Strength Training Improves Body Image

Saturday January 19, 2008
The benefits of a consistent strength training program are well known: increases in muscle size and tone, increased muscle, tendon, bone and ligament strength, increased physical performance, improved metabolic efficiency and decreased risk of injury. Psychological benefits such as increased self esteem, energy and improved mood are also documented. Now you can add improved body image to the list.
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January 24, 2008 at 1:54 pm
(1) AC says:

That’s true, but also it makes you feel great.

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