Health Benefits of Weight Training

Decreased risk of osteoporosis

Working out with weights has been shown to be important in maintaining bone strength. This is even more important for women over the age of forty and any men who may be suffering from calcium depletion. The older the female, the more significant the weight training becomes. Older females who lift weights weekly have much less incidence of spinal fractures (Dowager’s hump), and fractured hips. Pre-Diabetics

and those with type 2 diabetes can actually dramatically improve their blood sugar readings by including strength training in their weekly workouts, along with a sensible eating pattern. Research in the US has shown that pre-diabetics who join a weight training program and modify their eating habits will often do better in the long term than those who just start medications and do nothing about their exercise routine or diet (if you are pre-diabetic, or diabetic do not change your medications without consulting your doctor first).

Seniors

have been shown to have markedly better balance and coordination when lifting even light weights weekly. This can be important for minimizing falls, and maintaining day to day independence.

Increased Strength

Resistance work will ensure that those pesky lids and heavy loads will become easier to manage over time. Your strength will increase, making day to day activities much easier and more pleasant.

Conclusion

Strength training programs provide many health benefits to all age groups, from the senior to the teen. Stronger bones, increased metabolism, improved coordination, better performance and endurance are only a few of the advantages to be gained from strength training. Be Smart, Be Healthy & Train Safely!