Benefits of Strength: Anti-Aging
Feel Younger. Look Younger.
For all of human existence, we have been seeking the fountain of youth - the magic pill to keep us young forever. While there have been some decent findings over the years, one of our best options comes down to physical activity. Specifically, STRENGTH TRAINING.
Strength training is great for building muscle, feeling better, and fitting into your clothes from 10 years ago. But it can also reverse some of the natural effects of aging to help us feel better and live longer, healthier lives.
Anti-Aging
When people think about anti-aging, they tend to think about external factors like skin and hair. While those are certainly important, let's not forget about how we actually FEEL as we age - our bones, our joints, our muscles, and whether or not we can get up and down the stairs or lift up our child or grandchild.
While it requires a little effort, Strength Training is one of the most powerful anti-aging tools we have.
After the age of 30, we naturally lose muscle mass, which slows our metabolism and leads to increased fat gain. Without strength training (along with adequate protein intake), our bodies start heading downhill.
By staying active and lifting weights (or using other types of resistance), we can reverse this process and keep our energy levels high and our bodies performing optimally for decades.
Bone Health
Unfortunately, osteoporosis and osteopenia are becoming more and more common as people age, and they come with significant consequences and risks.
Strength training is one of the best things you can do to improve bone mineral density. Studies have shown significant improvement after only a few months of regular training.
So whether you're trying to prevent these issues, or you're currently managing them, a great way to improve your bone health is to get into a strength training routine.
Better Quality of Life
By maintaining (or increasing) both muscle and bone strength, we can continue doing many of the activities we enjoy. How much better would you feel if you were able to hike, bike, kayak, and run for an extra 10 years? How much more would you be able to experience in your life?
Some things we don't think about when we're young are basic daily activities like bathing, dressing, and going up and down stairs. We take them for granted, but they become a big deal as your body starts wearing down over the years. Strength training allows us to continue taking care of ourselves far into the future.
Overall, strength training improves our physical and mental well-being to help us live healthier and happier lives.
Let us know if we can help with anything. We hope you continue to feel young and healthy!
Your bStrong Team