Make sure to check out the strength training class EVERY THURSDAY evening in the yoga room for an hour of getting stronger and building muscle mass.
According to everydayhealth.com, strength training offers significant physical, emotional, and functional benefits for people over 55. Here’s 5 ways it helps:
- Improves Bone Density: Resistance training stimulates bone growth, reducing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures 2. This is especially important for women post-menopause and men over 60.
- Enhances Mental Well-being: Strength training has been linked to improved mood, reduced anxiety, and better cognitive function. It can help combat age-related cognitive decline and boost confidence.
- Boosts Balance and Reduces Fall Risk: By strengthening core and leg muscles, it improves stability and coordination, which are key to preventing falls—a major cause of injury in mature adults.
- Supports Heart Health and Metabolism: It helps regulate blood sugar, improves cholesterol levels, and increases resting metabolic rate, which supports weight management and cardiovascular health.
- Promotes Independence and Quality of Life: Maintaining strength and mobility allows older adults to stay active, live independently longer, and enjoy a higher quality of life.
Let's pump iron this Fall... you'll feel amazing by Winter. See you Thursdays!
