From everydayhealth.com | By Chris Iliades, MD | Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH
Excerpt: “If you knew that a certain type of exercise could benefit your heart, improve your balance, strengthen your bones, and help you lose weight as it made you look and feel better, wouldn’t you want to get started? Well, studies show that strength training can do all of that and more. Strength training is not just about bodybuilders lifting weights in a gym. It can benefit people of all ages and may be particularly important for people with health issues such as arthritis or a heart condition.
“If you have any health issues, ask your doctor what type of strength training is best to meet your needs and abilities. You can also work with a fitness expert to design a strength-training program that will be safe and effective for you.”
For more detail on the many benefits of strength training and how to get going with it, click here for the complete article.
