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Health Tip: Strength Training Is For Seniors, Too
By LadyLively on February 1, 2017
Strength training isn’t just for younger folks who want to bulk up.
The American Council on Exercise explains that seniors may benefit from:
- Stronger muscles and bones, and a lower risk of falling.
- Better blood sugar control, faster digestion, improved metabolism and less fatty tissue.
- Lower risk of injury to the lower back.
- Faster recovery after a stroke or heart attack.
Source: HealthDay
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