Muscle strengthening activities are important as they help you to increase the muscle mass in your body. The more muscle mass you have, the more calories you will be able to burn. Some examples of muscle strengthening activities are resistance bands, push ups, sit ups, carrying heavy loads, heavy gardening.

 Muscle strengthening activities: 

• Helps to improve energy levels and stamina

• Increases bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis 

• Controls weight gain

• Maintains overall health and well-being

• Decreases risk of injury

• Helps to maintain good posture and balance

Muscle-strengthening activities include:

• Lifting weights 

• Resistance bands

• Heavy gardening like digging, shovelling

• Push ups, sit ups

• Barbells and dumbbells

• Carrying groceries 

Fitness Experts recommend including muscle strengthening activities at least two days a week.