Why Seniors Shouldn’t Ignore Strength Training

Health Trackers > Wellness Tips > Why Seniors Shouldn’t Ignore Strength Training

Why Seniors Shouldn’t Ignore Strength Training

As we age, staying active is important for your physical and mental well-being. While many seniors recognize the benefits of a cardiovascular workout, however, too many ignore strength training. In truth, lifting weights can serve you better than most other exercise as you age. Read on to learn how to begin a safe and healthy strength training practice.

Image via Unsplash/Kelly Sikkema

Continue to original source.

By clicking submit, I authorize Health Trackers and its affiliated companies to: (1) use, sell, and share my information for marketing purposes, including cross-context behavioral advertising, as described in our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, (2) supplement the information that I provide with additional information lawfully obtained from other sources, like demographic data from public sources, interests inferred from web page views, or other data relevant to what might interest me, like past purchase or location data, (3) contact me or enable others to contact me by email with offers for goods and services from any category at the email address provided, and (4) retain my information while I am engaging with marketing messages that I receive and for a reasonable amount of time thereafter. I understand I can opt out at any time through an email that I receive, or by clicking here.