Imagine there was something you could do that would not only improve your mood, cognition, and energy, but also lower your chances of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and even death.
It’s not taking a pill: it’s strength training.
Why Strength Training Matters
Research keeps revealing the benefits of strength training, including a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, lung cancer, and early death.
One study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that adults who did strength training had a lower biological age, suggesting that their bodies were deteriorating more slowly than is typical for their chronological age.
Getting Started with Strength Training
Experts recommend prioritizing safety by working with a physical therapist or personal trainer to get a strength training plan in place.
Consider starting with body-weight exercises and weightlifting, and alternate muscle groups to allow for recovery.
Warming up is crucial, and don’t overdo it early on by lifting too much too quickly.
Listen to your body and stop if you experience pain, especially if it comes on immediately.
Benefits for Women
Strength training can help women increase their bone density and minimize the risk of fractures to their hip and lower back, especially during and after menopause.
You won’t reap all of these benefits overnight. With strength training, results aren’t immediate. You have to give it time.
The Bottom Line
- Bullet 1: Prioritize safety and work with a professional to get a strength training plan in place.
- Bullet 2: Create a personalized routine that alternates muscle groups and allows for recovery.
- Bullet 3: Listen to your body and stop if you experience pain.
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