If strength training feels daunting, try bodyweight training
WEall know strength training is incredibly important, especially as we age and lose muscle mass and strength.
But so many things hold people back.
You think you need a gym and fancy equipment, and who has the time to learn new exercise routines? As it is, most people are barely getting a fraction of the recommended 150 minutes of exercise a week.
If this sounds like you, bodyweight training can be a good option. It provides a great workout, and you don’t need a gym membership or any equipment. Bodyweight training uses your own body’s weight as resistance. Think squats, lunges, push-ups, pull-ups, planks, burpees, jumping jacks. For these types of exercise, any “equipment” you need is right in your own home. You can use the wall, a counter, or a chair.
Bodyweight exercises don’t just strengthen your muscles. They improve your balance and coordination, too, by forcing several muscles and joints to work together instead of isolating just one area.
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