More Benefits of resistance strength training For Women – Weight Loss
May 28, 2012 by admin
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Article by Diana Simmons
More Benefits of resistance strength training For Women – Weight Loss – Health – Fitness
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Benefits of strength training
1.Arthritis relief – Tufts university recently completed a strength training program with older men and women with moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis. The results of the 16 week study showed that strength training decreased pain by 43%, increased muscle strength and general physical performance, improved the clinical signs and symptoms of the disease and decreased disability. The effectiveness of strength training to ease the pain of osteoarthritis was just as potent if not more potent, as medicines. Similar effects of strength training have been seen in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
2. Restoration of balance and reduction of falls- As people age, poor flexibility contribute to falls and broken bones. These fractures can result in significant disability and in some cases fatal complications. Strength training, when done properly and through the whole range of motion, increase a persons flexibility and balance, which decreases the likelihood and severity of falls. One study in New Zealand in women 80 years of age and older, showed a 40 % reduction in falls with simple strength and balance training.
3. Strengthening of bone- Post menopausal women can lose 1-2% of their bone mass annually. Results from a study conducted at Tufts University, which were published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that strength training increased bone density and reduced the risk for fractures among women 50-70
4. Proper weight maintenance- Strength training is crucial to weight control, because individuals who have more muscle mass have a higher metabolic rate. Muscle is active tissue that consumes calories while stored fat uses very little energy. Strength training can provide up to a 15% increase in metabolic rate, which is enormously helpful for weight loss and long term weight control.
5. Improved glucose control- more than 14 million American have type 2 diabetes- a staggering 300% increase over the past 40 years- and the numbers are steadily climbing. In addition to being at greater risk for heart and renal disease, diabetes is also the leading cause of blindness in older adults. Fortunately, studies now show that lifestyle changes such as strength training have a profound impact on helping older adults manage their diabetes.
6. Healthy state of Mind- Strength training provides similar improvements in depression as anti-depressant medications. Currently it is not known if this is because people feel better when they are stronger or if strength training produces a helpful biochemical change in the brain. It is most likely a combination of the two. When older adults participate in strength training programs, their self-confidence and self-esteem improve, which has a strong impact on their overall quality of life.
7. Sleep improvement- People who exercise regularly enjoy improved sleep quality. They fall asleep more quickly, sleep more deeply, awaken less often and sleep longer. As with depression, the sleep benefits obtained as a result of strength training are comparable to treatment with medication but without the side effects or expense.
8.Healthy heart tissue- Strength training is important for cardiac health because heart disease risk is lower when the body is leaner. One study found that cardiac patients gained not only strength and flexibility but also aerobic capacity when they did strength training three times a week as part of their rehabilitation program. This and other studies have prompted the American Heart Association to recommend strength training as a way to reduce risk of heart disease and as therapy for patients in cardiac rehabilitation programs.
Scientific research has shown that exercise can slow that physiological aging clock. While aerobic exercises such as waking jogging or swimming has many excellent health benefits, it maintains the heart and lungs, and increases cardiovascular fitness and endurance, it does not make your muscles strong. Strength training does. Studies have shown that strength training 3 times a week increases strength by building muscle mass and bone density.
As With any new exercise program, always consult your doctor before you start. Listen to your body and take baby steps, mark your progress, and as always, Have Fun!
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Working in fitness for 23 years. I have assisted people in reaching their fitness goals and supported them in changing their lives.
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Working in fitness for 23 years. I have assisted people in reaching their fitness goals and supported them in changing their lives.
Most workouts get you little results, don’t work hard for nothing Get a great workout and greater results!Benefits to strength training
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