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“Strength training” may evoke images of huge people lifting hundreds of pounds. Maybe you think “strength training” is only for young athletes, or it seems impractical for you. In reality, few things can increase your quality of life like strength training.
First the bad news: As we age, muscles atrophy and weaken. With muscle atrophy comes less mobility and a reduced metabolism. The result is usually fat gain and reduced heart health.
Strength training combats the effects of aging in the following three ways:
- Strength training can stop the muscle atrophy process. When your muscles are strong, you can stay mobile and fit. ·
- Over half of all women over 50 experience an osteoporosis-related fracture. These fractures lead to long periods of immobility. Since bone is dynamic tissue much like muscle, its mass increases from strength training. Maintaining bone mass helps prevent osteoporosis. ·
- The greatest health benefits occur when someone improves from low strength to moderate strength. You do not need to lift hundreds of pounds to reap the benefits of strength training. One caveat about strength training: you should be properly instructed prior to beginning. So get with a personal trainer and get started today!
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