This is a mind /body strength and resistance training workout that I developed, integrating proper breathing and mindfulness in connection with strengthening and toning the body.  A simple and powerful way to keep in shape and maintain optimal health, which incorporates both strength training and cardiovascular systems.
Benefits of Strength Training:
Physical Benefits:
* Improves muscle tone, strength and endurance.
* Lubricates tendons, joints and ligaments.
* Increases bone strength; Important for people who suffer with loss of bone density as in osteoporosis.
* Allows body to burn fat most efficiently by raising the basal metabolism even while sleeping.
* Improves balance and coordination.
* Decreased risk of sustaining an injury.
* Reverses age related muscle loss.
* Lowers resting blood pressure.
* Improves posture, circulation and sleep.
* Increases stamina and energy.
* Increased levels of HDL in blood.
* Strengthens the immune system.
Additional Cardiovascular Benefits
* Strengthens heart
* Burns fat
Psychological Benefits:
* Elevates mood.
* Increases sense of wellbeing, self-confidence, self-esteem and self-worth.
* Reduces stress and anxiety.
As we get older, it is so vital to keep our body strong and supple, before things start to break down. Just like the saying “use it or you’ll lose it,” I hope you don’t wait until that point to begin. If you are at a point where you have suffered from an injury or disease, it is especially important to build muscle tone and strength to help reverse things.