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Weight Training is NOt Just for Toning

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

It is proven whether you’re 20- 40- or 70, weight training with proper nutrition can strengthen bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis with weight management. Weight bearing exercise can slow the aging process of the skeletal structure.

 
Weight training also supports your joint structure which is a major prevention for future joint problems with knees, shoulders, and back. For instance, the main vertebral column’s support is our back muscles. As we age and muscles atrophy (without use), the support of the column becomes weaker. The spine can begin to compress on nerves and disks wear away. Weight training will build the back muscles and continue to support the spine. This can help prevent or avoid many back imbalances and injuries.

Metabolic Weight Training Benefits

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Cardiovascular alone may help you lose weight, but as you age, maybe not. As we age our muscles atrophy approximately 5 lbs. of muscle tissue every ten years. This is due to the aging process, poor nutritional habits, and lack of a resistance program. Five pounds of muscle is equal to burning or not burning 300 calories daily. The next time you hear someone say “my metabolism is slowing down as I get older” now you know one of the reasons why. If you start or maintain a weight training program along with nutrition, you’ll be able to increase about 5 lbs. of muscle tissue in approximately 3 months to a year depending on your genetics and other factors.