Is Strength Training Safe For Seniors?
Is strength training safe for seniors? The answer is a resounding YES! Strength training is not only safe — studies have shown that the benefits of strength training outweigh the risks of not doing it.
"Strength Changes Everything" podcast co-hosts, Exercise Coach founder Brian Cygan and franchisee Amy Hudson, explain it is never too late to enjoy the health benefits of strength training and that it can be safe at any age. That includes seniors!
For adults over the age of 60, the benefits of strength training include offsetting and preventing increased blood pressure, decreased bone density and elevated blood sugar levels. That’s fantastic news! Who wouldn't want to offset the effects of aging and live a healthier life?
Often people are concerned about performing exercises correctly and safely. Those concerns can be separated into two categories: orthopedic safety and cardiovascular safety.
The slow and controlled nature of the exercises performed at Exercise Coach is the key to making it safe for anyone to do. It is possible to increase the intensity of the exercise without adding undue stress on joints and bones. Additionally, strength training applies a profound cardiovascular stimulus that improves the cardiovascular system and metabolic health.
Learn more about strength training for seniors by listening to this episode of the "Strength Changes Everything" podcast episode 80.
