While everyone loses some muscle mass with age, it’s possible to slow or even reverse that loss with regular strength training.

Strength Training for Seniors

Strength Training for Seniors

Why is Strength Training Important for Seniors?

With age body fat and bone porosity increase. Strength training slows down these processes and minimizes their effect on our body.

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Bone Fractures: How to Avoid Them?

There is a lot of evidence that strength and weight lifting will help you gain bone density.

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Muscle Mass Is Boosted by Strength Training

Strength training like weight lifting and resistance training are best for reversing muscle loss and increasing strength.

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Strength training improves mental health

Building strength improves mood and overall quality of life by increasing mobility and function while also improving overall health.

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Strength Training Improves Bone Strength

Strength training increases bone density and lowers the risk of osteoporosis by lightly stressing your bones.

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Strength Training Improves Balance

Strengthening your core should help you improve your balance and coordination and keep you from falling.

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Strength Training Assists in Body Weight

Cardio burns more calories during the workout, and strength training burns calories for a longer period.

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