Most older individuals are well aware that they need regular aerobic exercise, such as walking, swimming, or running, to strengthen their heart and lungs and tone their bodies, but many dismiss weight training as an activity predominately for the young or the vain.
However, it is the only type of exercise that can substantially slow, and even reverse, the declines in muscle mass, bone density, and strength that we were once considered inevitable consequences of aging.
Unlike aerobic, or endurance, activities, which improve cardiovascular fitness and require moving large muscle groups hundreds of times against gravity, weights provide so much resistance that muscles gain strength from only a few movements.
Resistance is usually provided by free weights or machines, but individuals can also can stronger by exercising in water.
~Source: www.about.com
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http://positiveboomer.net/2012/07/09/strength-training-after-40/
http://positiveboomer.net/2012/06/15/heavy-lifting-is-not-required/
http://positiveboomer.net/2012/11/02/fit-after-50/
I sent my Son and my daughter a text message early this morning. This is what it said,
“6,031 steps, 6.5 km in 55 minutes and I am 60. ha ha” My Son said, “Awesome! proud of you lil’momma.”
My daughter said, “You rock momma.”
It was a crisp, Fall morning that was perfect for my power walk and run.
Hi! whenever I look at your photo at the top, it always remind me a song Perhaps Love by John Denver.
awe. Thanks so much. Yes, our love has gotten stronger throughout the years, 42 now. Soul Mates!!
I’m so with you on this one, and been preaching it forever to anyone that will listen…so true!
Thank you for your comment. I am the same, preach often on how important it is for us baby boomers to keep our bodies strong.
6000+ steps in under a minute! That’s pretty good. I must get my pedometer back in action. I found it a great motivator – as you are! Thank you
NO. No. I had to go read my post again. I think you meant to say, “under an hour”. Gosh, I think I do good, NOT that good. tee hee. Have a super day and thank you Sally.
Renee
Ha! Ha! You are right! I did mean in under an hour!
It was a good Sunday morning chuckle. ha ha. I was thinking if anyone read that they would think I was “super woman”. Thanks for your lovely comment and being able to share a laugh together. Hugs . Renee