Keep Fit With Ableworld - Strength Training Part 3

This entry was posted in September 4, 2023

In our previous Health & Fitness blog post we explored the benefits and importance of maintaining our grip strength. In todays blog post we will be exploring the benefits of strength training for our entire body.

 

The importance of strength training in relation to our overall health has become a huge topic of conversation, with the wider consensus being that it is just as important as aerobic exercise. Whilst aerobic exercise is beneficial for our heart and blood vessels, strength training produces a range of benefits that will see us leading long and enjoyable lives.

Strength training benefits as we age:

• Being able to complete simple tasks such as carrying our groceries from the car to the house.
• Reducing the risk of serious injury after taking a fall.
• Offers protection against illness.
• Promotes healthier and stronger bones decreasing our chances of musculoskeletal injuries.
• Increase in cognitive function.
• Improves bodies response to insulin and helps maintain blood sugar levels, reducing risk of diabetes.

Everyone knows that as we get older, we become prone to more age-related diseases, the question becomes not if but when. Recent research suggests although strength training won’t stop you from contracting illnesses when we are older, it will likely play a role in preventing it for longer.

Do you not worry if you have never taken part in strength training before, there is no time like the present. Keep an eye out for our next blog episode in which we explore simple strength exercises you can do in the comfort of your own home.

Join Ableworld on a journey towards building up strength and living a more independent life.

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