Special Population: Older Adults (65+)

Resistance training has been shown to reduce the risk of several degenerative problems common to older adults, including sarcopenia, osteopenia, high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, dysglycemia, musculoskeletal pain and more.

It is undoubtedly a greater health risk to continue a sedentary lifestyle than to begin a sensible exercise program.

✓ Increased muscle mass
✓ Increased bone mineral density
✓ Increased energy expenditure (healthy weight control)
✓ Reduced body fat
✓ Reduced risk of diabetes
✓ Reduced cardiovascular disease
✓ Reduced risk of certain cancers and treatment side effects
✓ Reduced musculoskeletal discomfort
✓ Enhanced mental and emotional health
✓ Improved physical abilities
✓ Improved cellular/mitochondrial function
✓ Increased cognitive functioning
✓ Increased core strength and balance; fall prevention
✓ Increased independence with activities of daily living
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