Strength training

Physical exercises are highly recommended at any age. They offer many benefits for our body and help us to strengthen our body to combat and prevent the onset of various diseases that can threaten our quality of life.

Although cardiovascular or aerobic exercises are the most popular, there are other types of exercises that, due to their characteristics, are highly recommended for our daily routines during old age.

Contrary to popular beliefs, strength exercises can be practiced at any age. The fact that we are going through old age is not a reason for not being able to carry weight properly and with the supervision of a trainer. Strength routines are adaptable to any age or physical condition. With this in mind, during the development of this guide, we will be addressing some of the most important elements that revolve around strength exercises and their positive impact on our bodies in old age.

What are strength exercises?

Strength exercises, as opposed to cardiovascular exercises, focus more on intensity than duration. It does not require a great amount of time, it is enough to perform a few short sessions that take the body to its maximum point. Strength exercises are usually performed by repetitive weight loading.

These repetitive weight loads work on our muscular system, causing the muscle fibers to break down and be replaced by others of greater hardness. In this way we manage to increase the volume of our muscles, while fat, sugar and other substances are consumed to give rise to muscle growth.

How to start strength training?

Strength exercises are much more complex than cardiovascular exercises. Their danger in the face of poor execution also increases proportionally. When we perform heavy weights we can expose ourselves to muscle, joint and bone injuries. It is not advisable to face strength routines for the first time if you do not have specialized advice. A physical trainer is the competent person to attend your needs and elaborate a plan adequate to your purpose and physical particularities.

There are many types of strength exercises that exist, these are focused on the work of different muscle groups. A good training plan will be organized under the work rotation of the different muscle groups, so that each muscle will have its rest time to recompose properly. Go to a trainer and he/she will be in charge of elaborating the most convenient plan for you.

Benefits of strength exercises

There are many benefits offered by strength exercises for the elderly. To name just a few, we have in the first place, the strengthening of our muscular system. By strengthening our muscles we will notice a great benefit in our bone structure, which will be impacted by the new musculature that serves as a defense against the impact of blows and contributes to the support of the organism.

The growth of our muscles will also cause us to consume more fat during training. Fat is one of the necessary compounds for muscle growth. Exercising improves our physical appearance and consequently raises our self-esteem. The skin will look less flaccid, we will gain more strength, being able to be used for our daily tasks.

By working the muscles of the legs our motor functions will benefit. We will walk long distances with less pain and our endurance will improve significantly. Doing strength exercises is undoubtedly one of the most efficient mechanisms to keep us healthy during old age.