When you think of weightlifting, I'll bet that you conjure up an image of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Perhaps you think of a young man with ripped abdominal muscles in a swimsuit at the beach. Most likely, you do not picture yourself as having firm muscles and looking good. It is possible! Have you ever watched The Biggest Loser? It can be done!
Lifting weights is an important activity for you to do to ensure the health of your body.
If you are over 35, might be thinking, I am too old to start this type of program. Wrong! It is even more important that you begin now if you haven't!
Your body needs you to be a part of a weight resistance training program to help prevent muscle loss. It is a fact that around age 25, you begin to lose muscle mass. For every year that you do not lift weights, you lose 5-7 pounds of muscle. Most men gain an average of 5-7 pounds of fat each year as their metabolism slows down. Do you see the trade-off? You have just traded firm, lean muscle mass for flabby fat tissue. Your body will not be able to stay healthy by carrying out this action. It is time for a change!
You will be able to reduce the risk of many age related health issues, such as: osteoporosis, arthritis, high blood pressure, adult onset diabetes and heart disease. In many cases, after a weight lifting routine has begun, these health problems are actually reversed! Why not start today? If I could state no other benefits, these alone would be a great reason to hit the weights.
One of the most common surgeries in men over 50 is total joint replacement surgery, such as the knee or hip. It has been proven that a strength training routine, which includes weight lifting, reduces the need for total joint replacement surgery by increasing your muscle strength and preserving or stopping the deterioration of weight bearing joints.
It is very common for older people to fall and break or sprain a wrist or ankle. Weight training will strengthen your bones, reducing your risk of osteoporosis, and make you less likely to suffer an injury in the event of a fall. Also, if your bones and muscles are stronger, your balance will be improved and you will be less inclined to fall victim to these types of injuries. Your posture will be improved and you will stand tall and proud. You will project self-confidence in all that you do. I don't know about you, but that is the way that I want to be seen!
A strength training routine is necessary to your good health. Before beginning one, meet with your physician to discuss your goals and receive a stamp of approval to begin lifting weights. Your physician will be able to answer any health related questions that you may have as well as give you a starting place when it comes to monitoring such issues as blood pressure and diabetes. After you have set your goals, find a location to work out. There are clubs and local park districts where you have equipment available as well as other people to help guide you through the process of strength training.
You may already have a set of weights in the basement that simply need to be dusted off. It really doesn't matter where you choose to work out, the important thing is that you DO work out!
Why not continue into life strong and confident?
Change the opinions of others who think that older men are fat and lazy and weak. The image that you choose is up to you. You can do it!
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