A fitness routine is incomplete without strength training
These are exercises where the muscles have to work against an opposing force or resistance, building endurance. This can be accomplished with weight machines at the gym, but can also be achieved using weights and resistance bands at home. You can even strength train using your own body weight by doing pushups or squats.
Many people dislike strength training and say they find it boring or intimidating. In fact, only 28 percent of US adults say they actually do the recommended two sessions per week.
But strength training provides enormous benefits. For one, it prevents injuries. As we age, we lose muscle mass, which makes us weaker and more prone to falls, which is the leading cause of death among older adults in the US. Strength training slows the muscle decline that comes with age, and protects against these deadly falls.
Strength training provides many additional benefits:
Strength training creates microscopic tears to the muscles, forcing the body to repair it, which results in a stronger muscle.
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