We need to be strong as we age. But why? We don’t want or need to look like a body builder. We don’t have to look muscle-bound to reap the benefits of a strong body.
The body loses muscle mass as we age. It is a fact of life that can be changed if you know what to do. You can stop muscle loss by participating in strength training exercises.
Strength training is about helping your muscles to grow without necessarily bulking up. Continually challenging your body helps strengthen and stretch your muscles. The difference between body builders and the average person who wants a lean body is the amount of weight that you are lifting.
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As a senior, you may have to deal with a condition that leaves you dependent on others for your daily mobility. If you are disabled in some way, you can still achieve optimum health through physical activity.
It is a fact that seniors who are sedentary are more likely to suffer from the diseases and conditions that come with aging than those who are more active. The same goes for injuries. Those who are physically active are more likely to recover after an injury than those who are not active.
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Life is busy. Older adults are working harder and sometimes longer hours. It can be hard to fit a formal exercise session into your daily routine. But, you can fit more physical activity into your day with a few helpful hints.
When you are tired at the end of a busy day, the last thing you’re thinking about is a regular workout. You know that you need to exercise daily but you are having trouble finding a way to fit exercise into your day.
For many people, exercise is something that they grow to love as the results of their labors become apparent. If you struggle finding time for a workout, or even are not fond of formal fitness programs, adding more activity into your day can be the boost your body needs.
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