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A lot of what we see in magazines and online is presented as ground-breaking and new, but the truth is that the basics really haven’t changed all that much in years. So when You read a title like the one above, just remember that a lot of what I do is keep reminding you of what has been said for years. No doubt, we are learning new things about diet, nutrition, fitness and health all the time, but there are some basics that are well, basic. So here are some of them from MSNBC health and fitness. The one really important thing to take away from this is the importance of weight training for older adults and seniors. In some ways, it is even more important for them to hit the weights than for the young/middle age person.
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In August, the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association updated their physical activity guidelines, encouraging Americans to strength-train at least twice a week and work out all of the major muscle groups on top of regular cardio activity.
They now recommend that adults perform eight to 12 reps of eight to 10 exercises on the chest, back, shoulders, upper legs, lower legs and arms, via either free weights, machines or weight-bearing activities. Adults 65 and older should strength-train two to three times a week, doing more reps with lighter weights, taking into account their fitness levels beforehand.
These organizations are catching on to what many trainers and body builders have known for years — that no matter what your age, regular strength training builds up more than just muscles; it builds a healthier body.
“More people are starting to realize that strength training doesn’t have to be getting out, lifting a ton of weight and being really sore,” says Amanda Carlson, a registered dietitian and director of performance nutrition and research at Athletes’ Performance, an intensive training facility based in Arizona. “People are training to live better.”
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