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Introduction: Write out the full introduction word for word. I am going to be talking about three different benefits that come from building muscle, and why I feel most people should incorporate muscle building into their work outs. Now I know that not everyone is too concerned with working out, and some people may not care to make it a priority, or others may feel that the topic of being healthy is “overdone” because people already know that working out is something they should be doing, But after I inform you of some of the great benefits of building muscle, …show more content…
Jamie often refers to muscle as the “fountain of youth”. She explains that building muscle is open quote “an antigravity miracle that helps tighten and tone your body from head to toe. When you add more lean muscle to your frame, your metabolism increases even more. That means you'll burn more body fat, even while at rest” end …show more content…
Transition: As you get older there is always concern about your long term health, this leads into my second point: and that is the protection against chronic diseases.
• 2nd Main Point: The Protection against Chronic Diseases o Subpoint A: When you increase your muscle mass, you are changing your body composition, which in result will lower your body fat percentage. o Subpoint B: By lowering your body-fat percentage, this can reduce the risk of chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, elevated triglycerides, cholesterol and increased blood sugar levels, which can lead to type 2 diabetes. o Subpoint C: The American Council on Exercise reports: “people who engage in strength training are also better able to cope with the effects of osteoarthritis”.
Transition: Now for my last point, that gives me the most satisfaction from building muscle is how it helps with weight management.
• 3rd Main Point: Weight Management o Subpoint A: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you may increase your metabolism by up to 15 percent just by building