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Why women need weight training

Research has proven many times over that regular, moderate strength training will provide a long list of health advantages. As many women are realizing that weight training does not bulk them up, negative attitudes about women in the weight room are fading. Weight training expert, Wayne Westcott, PHD, from the South Shore YWCA in Quincy Massachusetts provides ten important reasons to take this strength training seriously.

1. You will lose more fat than you will gain in muscle. With just strength training two to three times a week, in eight weeks most women will gain 1.75 pounds of muscle and will lose 3.5 pounds of fat. Unlike men, women do not typically gain size from this training due to the 10-30 times less amount of those hormones that cause bulking up.

2, Muscle will help fight obesity. Increased muscle will increase your resting metabolism rate and you will burn more calories during the day. Each extra pound of muscle burns 40 extra calories daily. If you just gain 3 extra pounds of muscle, you will lose 10-12 pounds without any other changes.

3. You will be stronger. An average woman will increase her strength by 30-50 percent. This makes it easier to accomplish most daily activities.

4. Your bones will benefit. By the time you leave high school, you will have established all of the bone mineral density that you will ever have-unless you strength train. Therefore strength training is a powerful tool against osteoporosis.

5. You will reduce your risk of diabetes. Weight training will increase glucose utilization by 23 percent in just four months.

6. You will fight heart disease. Strength training will improve your cholesterol profile and blood pressure, according to most recent research. In addition, your program should include cardiovascular and flexibility training.

7 You will be able to beat back pain and fight arthritis. A recent study has shown that strengthening the low-back muscles has a 80 percent success rate in eliminating or alleviating low back pain. It can also ease arthritis pain and strengthen joints.

8. You will be a better athlete. You will have increased athletic ability. Not only will it increase your proficiency, but it will decrease your risk of injury.

9. It will work no matter how old you are. Strength training is possible at any age, but it is recommended that a training professional supervise older participants.

10. You will strengthen your mental health. A Harvard study shows that 10 weeks of strength training reduces clinical depression more successfully than standard counseling did. Women who strength train report feeling more confident and capable as a result of their program
Natural Family Planning Workshop-Mary Ann Newhouse of Catholic Charities will provide our next workshop on Wednesday, September 17th at 7PM.

Birth Announcements

Bruce and Christine Bair of New Stanton joyously announce the arrival of their second son, James Clarence on September 11, 2002. He weighed 8lbs 5ozs and was 20 1/2 inches long. James joins his brother Michael who is 21 months old.....New Stanton

Chad and Kristen Basinger would like to announce the birth of Mason Patrick born October 02, 2002 Mason weighed 7lbs and was 20 inches long.....Connellsville

Tyson and Kristy Currie proudly welcome their second daughter, Skyler Kay Currie. Born October 01, 2002 at 12:55 AM she weighed 7lbs 8ozs and was 19 1/2 inches long. She joins her big sis, Liz Noel (3 1/2)into the family. We all thank Gretchen and nurse Julie for the wonderful support and being part of the magical experience. And many thanks to our friends and family
..... Crabtree

Welcome to Matthew James Nelson!! Matthew was born on October 21, 2002 at 10:11 AM. He was 9lbs 6ozs and 20 inches long. Matthew has an older brother, Andrew Michael, who is 18 months old. Congratulations to the Nelson Family!!...
Indiana
We are happy and proud to announce the arrival of Lea Marie Konegger. She was born in Jeannette on the 9th of November, 2002 at 11:18PM. Nine pounds and 21 inches of pure love and life-making our families on both sides of the Atlantic gleam with joy!
"Griass di, mei Klans and hearty welome, sweetheart!! Alexandra and John
Apollo

Jonathan Joel Dietz was born on December 13, 2002 at 4:13 AM. He weighed 8lbs 4ozs and was 21 inches long. Blessed parents are Chip and Rebecca. Big brothers are Marshall and Miles. Grandparents are Ron and Marian Marshall and Art and Bev Dietz
Indiana

Gary and Evelyn Mumper are the proud parents of Sonya Marie Mumper born on December 27, 2002. She was 8lbs 13 ozs. She has one sibling, Tori, age 6.....Wendel

Proud to announce our son, John Michael Risher III. Born on February 19, 2003 at 6:43. He weighed 6lbs, 11 ozs and was 21 inches long. Brandy Anderson and John Risher
Jeannette

Bill and Renee Lovett of Wyano are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Lena Renee Lovett, on January 14, 2003. She weighed 8lbs 10 ozs and was 20 1/2 inches long. Lena joins her proud big brother, Dalton (3), at home. From including my son in my prenatal visits to Gretchen's calming and supportive nature at delivery, I am forever grateful for my wonderful care I received. ................Wyano

Another blessing from God!!! Gary and Susan Bray joyfully announce the birth of Zachary Michael Bray on February 28, 2003 at 5:24 AM. He weighed 8lbs 2ozs and was 19 inches long. He was welcomed home by his sister and brothers, Samuel, Larissa, Aaron and Mathaniel....................Murrysville
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