Strength Training
The Mayo Clinic lists the following reasons why it is good to add strength training to your exercise regimen. Benefits include:
- Increased bone density: This reduces the risk and impact of osteoporosis.
- Reduced risk of falling: Strength training contributes to better balance, coordination and agility.
- Maintenance of a healthy weight: Pound for pound, muscle burns three times more calories than fat. Increased muscle mass enables your body to burn calories more quickly and efficiently.
- Alleviating back pain: People often experience less pain after strengthening their back and abdominal muscles.
- Making everyday tasks easier: Housework, mowing the lawn or carrying groceries takes less effort. Strong muscles mean you’re less likely to injure muscles, tendons or ligaments.
TIP: For an easy way to add some strength and flexibility to your routine check out the You on a Diet Workout DVD (by Michael Roizen, Mehmet Oz, Joel Harper). This DVD is a really easy way to add in strength and flexibility components to your exercise regime. You don’t need any equipment and there are 3 different 20 minutes workouts (Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced). It is reasonably priced on Amazon (www.amazon.com) or you can find free downloads online.
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