Strength Training

Strength training is great. I ran for years and did other types of cardio but avoided the weights because I didn't want to "bulk up". About 5 years ago I started to take a strength training class. My metabolism sky rocked. I didn't realize at the time that weights are the best way to increase metabolism. Muscle takes up space like fat but it burns a lot more calories than fat. Now I can't imagine not doing some sort of strength training in my program. I am addicted. I follow basic rules. Work the large muscle groups first. 2-3 nonconsecutive days a week.