The desire to seek an adaptation, whether it is cosmetic in nature (fat loss and/or muscle gain), health (cardiovascular and/or bone density) or performance related (strength, balance, speed, etc.), is the driving force behind most individualss and thus training programs.
Adaptive Benefits from Strength Training
1. Improved cardiovascular efficiency
2. Beneficial endocrine and serum lipid adaptations
3. Increased lean body mass
4. Decreased body fat
5. Increased metabolic efficiency
6. Increased tissue tensile strength
7. Increased bone density.