Seniors And Strength Training
Duke Medical Health Newsletter reports that 121 studies show older adults can maintain daily activities and independence through some form of progressive strength training.
They also relieve the pain of arthritis, strengthen their bones, reduce the risk of falling and so much more.
I have always said, “If you don’t lift, you don’t last” and these studies clearly support that theory.
PLEASE urge anyone over 60 to lift to live a long, healthy, independent lifestyle.
Jim
I’m concerned about excess skin after weight loss, as I have a lot of weight to lose. Will the strength training help with this or am I doomed to have saggy/flabby skin after weight loss?
Thanks for the information!
Maralee
Comment by Maralee — September 24, 2009 at 12:16 pm
That is a tough question to answer as each person is different and it depends on your age, how hard you hit the strength training, how fast you lose the weight and genetics.
Don’t worry about that now. Let’s focus on the weight.
Jim
Comment by Jim Karas — September 24, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Did you see Jack LaLanne on Jay Leno last night? 95 and still going strong! A testament to strength training and good nutrition if there ever was one.
Comment by Amy — September 24, 2009 at 8:53 pm
Totally agree…..
Comment by admin — September 24, 2009 at 8:54 pm