Strength training is good for us, it makes us feel and function better. It is an important part of any fitness or weight loss program. But did you ever think that you will be lifting weights after your 70s or even late 80s? A study from the American Senior Fitness Association shows that the health benefits from strength training continue even in people over 90 years old. The participants in that study were on average 85 years old! The fitness program targeted 14 muscle groups using exercises on 5 Nautilus machines (Leg Press, Triceps Press, Compound Row, Low Back, 4-Way Neck). After 14 weeks of training researchers claimed that a “basic program of progressive resistance exercise may be a safe and effective means for enabling elderly patients to attain:
• improved body composition,
• increased muscle strength,
• enhanced joint flexibility,
• increased functional capacity,
• improved mobility.”
• improved body composition,
• increased muscle strength,
• enhanced joint flexibility,
• increased functional capacity,
• improved mobility.”
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