Impact of Aging

• Decrease in bone density, making the bones more fragile and prone to injury
• Decrease in muscle mass, which leads to decreased strength and power
• Increased chance of injury

The Importance of diverse, varied exercise

Cardio exercise, like walking, biking, running and aerobics classes are great for our bodies and an important part of staying healthy and keeping fit.  However, cardio does not increase bone density nor does it increase muscle mass.  Resistance training are a critical part of any exercise routine.

Benefits of resistance training for people over 55

The Good News:  Age has no affect on the body's ability to adapt to resistance training.

Meaning:  Any age group can reap the benefits of resistance trianing, especially people over 55

Why?

Resistance training has been proven to:

• Increase bone density
• Increase muscle mass
• Increase muscular strength
• Increase muscular power
• Improve functional capabilities

Benefits:

• Reduced risk of injury
• Maintain an active, high-quality lifestyle, or
• Regain a more active, high-qulaity lifestyle