There are so many great reasons on why strength training is essential no matter your age. Here are four great reasons to do strength training if you have Arthritis.
- Strength training reduces pain: One study found that men with arthritis in their knees had a 23% reduction in pain intensity after implementing a 3 day a week strength training regimen for 8 weeks.
- Strength training increases range of motion: Another study found that participants who did strength training three times a week had the same flexibility improvements as those who did a regular stretching routine.
- “It blasts calories - even when you’re not working out” The amount of calories you burn increases about 7% after weeks of strength training.
- Strength Training boosts bone density: Strength Training can help slow down the loss of bone tissue and increase bone density.
Post originally from the July 2017 Young at Heart Instructor Newsletter