Strength training
Indiana University fitness expert Bryan Stednitz notes that baby boomers are considered the first real exercise generation. But for many, particularly women, strength training has not often been a part of that, despite such benefits as increased energy; stronger muscles, bones and tendons; and improved balance and posture.Strength training has a strong functional element—it can help people with day-to-day activities, such as lifting objects and standing and sitting for long periods. And it can help guard against conditions ranging from osteoporosis and joint deterioration/ arthritis to back pain and high blood pressure .
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Strength training: Any weight-bearing activity
It doesn't have to be about becoming a gym rat.
