Making strength training a part of your whole fitness routine will help you carry, lift, and pick up things as you
Making strength training a part of your whole fitness routine will help you carry, lift, and pick up things as yougo about your day.And muscle fitness can help protect your joints, lower stress, and build stronger bones.Muscles get stronger when you use them. And stronger muscles are an important part of overall health.Resistance training means using weights, exercise bands, equipment, or certain body exercises that stressyour muscles slightly but not to the point of serious damage or injury.You can also use your own bodyweight such as doing planks, push-ups, squats, or yoga to increase youroverall strength.Doing heavy housework and yard work on a regular basis can build muscle. This may include carryinggroceries, washing walls, or pulling weeds.Learn the proper form for each exercise, and then always use it. This helps you get the most out of eachexercise. And can prevent injuries.When you start slowly and use the right techniques, resistance training can be enjoyable and effective.Remember to change things up. Variety keeps your interest up and injuries down. For example you can switchworking the muscles in your upper body and lower body.Now, if it’s been a while since you’ve been active or have health problems, it’s a good idea to talk to yourdoctor before adding strength training to your routine. Your doctor will help you know how often and how longto exercise.You can also get help setting your long-term exercise goals.From using water bottles as weights to doing planks, you may be surprised by all the activities that count asstrength building.Find what lifts you (or what you can lift) and make it a fun part of every day.© The Wellness NetworkThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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