Participating in a regular weight training regimen causes: - Diminished flexibility - Conversion of fat cells to muscle cells - Increased size of muscle cells - Removal of fat from specific areas on the body
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This is because weight training causes micro-tears in the muscle fibers, which then repair and grow larger, resulting in increased muscle size. Show more…
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