10 Reasons Why You MUST Lift Weights Over The Age of 40
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1- It slows age-related muscle loss and increases muscle mass and quality. We all lose muscle as we age, but we need it to stay strong enough to function in daily activities, not to mention to travel, enjoy sports, and play with grandkids.
2- Resistance training burns fat. Think it’s all about cardio? Wrong. So many people want to lose weight, and if you’re one of them, then you need to be lifting.
3- Weight training improves balance -- both when standing still and when moving, thus lowering the risk of falls.
4- It eases arthritis pain.
5- It lowers blood pressure.
6-It fights obesity.
7-Strength training fights osteoporosis. This is an extra motivation for women, who lose a small percentage of bone mass each year after menopause.
8-It fights depression among older adults.
9-It prevents dementia, including Alzheimer’s.
10- It prevents Parkinson’s Disease.
11-Weightlifting helps you sleep better.
12-It helps your self-esteem and appearance.
13-It can improve memory and mild cognitive impairment.
14-Strength training is effective at treating the symptoms of Type 2 diabetes.
15- It boosts our metabolism, in addition to burning fat and building muscle. So, we’re also using more calories when we’re resting and sleeping.
OK, so I listed more than 10! Honestly, it was hard limiting it down to just 10! So many reasons to strengthen train.
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