3 Reasons you need to Strength Train

Strength Train

Strength Train

Everyone needs to realize it is important to strength train, especially as people age. First of all, it keeps muscles strong which will help you perform your daily activities with ease and prevent injuries. The stronger our muscles are the more we can lift and this help greatly with the function of our lives. Have you ever heard someone say “that’s too heavy for me”. Building strength is key to a more functional life.

On the injury front, the stronger you are the less chance you have of getting injured from most activities. As people age their muscles naturally become smaller and weaker from disuse so it is really important for seniors to continue with strength training. Strength training also helps build bone density which again is important for seniors that tend to have more brittle bones and women that are prone to osteoporosis. Once people start to fall/break bones it is very difficult to get the strength back that they once had. Even if you are in your 20′s or 30′s, strength training is still important because it sets the tone for you for later in life. Stronger muscles and denser bones will be easier to maintain as you age.

Finally, from an aesthetic point of view, strong, lean muscles give people a sense of confidence in their lives both at home and at work. This is an intangible benefit but any you of that work out on a regular basis know how confident and great you feel about your body when your muscles are strong and look good.

About the Author: Alex K is an online Fitness Professional providing health and wellness to the world through his online workout program Cardio Blast. Members of www.Cardioblast.com receive new cardio workouts every week, strength training programs, 50 page meal plan, fitness tracking and personal training included with their membership.

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