Health Benefits of Isometrics

What are Isometric exercises and how can you benefit by doing them?  They are a form of strength exercises without the use of weights.  You use you own body for resistance.   By using isometric exercises you can build lean muscle tissue which helps you look younger and fit better.  It also burns fat and strengthens bones.  Because your metabolism is increased you burn more calories and thus lose weight.  It takes more calories to maintain lean body muscle so if you are trying to lose weight this is what you need.  This was a very interesting article.  Read the website http://www.isometricsandseniors.com/2008/12/30/health-benefits-of-isometrics.html to get even more information.