People usually overlook the mental benefits when thinking of this sport. Most people are drawn to weightlifting, as stated above, by its stress relieving abilities, the brain releasing endorphins brings this on. Endorphins are the brains' way of rewarding you for hard work, so maybe, despite the hard work, you will continue that activity. Don't be fooled, weight lifting is not a magical cure that requires no effort, it is hard work, but it pays off with feeling of accomplishment you get when it's over. The endorphin hormone is also responsible for the satisfaction you get after a hard workout. From personal experience, this is what draws me to weightlifting. The feeling after the workout you get of accomplishment and satisfaction. After people stick with it for a while their self-confidence will definitely go up. Looking in the mirror will actually be an enjoyable task. Having self-confidence helps you in every aspect of life. But a few people are drawn to it simply to go crazy for a few hours out of their day. A little time to let themselves go. Of course, letting a little stored aggravation out is good for the soul, too. This is another big draw for people, letting out the stored anger. Lifting weights combined with a few minutes of cardiovascular workouts, such as jump-roping or bike riding, releases those endorphins and empties your body of stress while improving your self-confidence. Losing fat can play a big factor in gaining that self-confidence.
Metabolism. The magic system of your body that regulates your body temperature, energy output, and fat burning. Some people are naturally born with high metabolism, so they can eat whatever they want and stay thin. But for most people, especially as you get older, this is not the case. Lifting weights forces your body to output more energy than usual, so it turns to fat for its energy source. After training for a while your body needs more and more energy during waking hours. So your metabolism gradually raises throughout the day, which burns more fat even when you're just walking to class. Having higher metabolism also gives you more energy throughout the day. But the food you eat has to turn into some kind of tissue, right? That's where the building muscle comes in. Weightlifting helps you lose weight healthfully by replacing the fat with muscle.
