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Article: Progressive resistance training makes everyday life easier.(LIVING FIT)
- Article from:
- Food & Fitness Advisor
- Article date:
- October 1, 2009
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To combat the decreases in muscle strength and mass that occur as you get older, try progressive resistance strength training. You can use free weights, exercise machines, or elastic bands for your workout--the key is to appropriately adjust the resistance as you get stronger. A review of 121 studies involving 6,700 people over the age of 60 who did progressive strength training two to three times a week found that muscle strength improved and participants were better able to do activities such as getting up from a chair, climbing stairs, bathing, and preparing meals. The article was published in issue 3 (July 2009) of the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
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