Title: Strength Training For Older Adults • Bodybuilding Wizard
Headings: Strength Training For Older Adults
Strength Training For Older Adults
Strength Training For Older Adults
At what age should adults stop weight training?
Rapid decline in physical performance
Benefits of strength training for older adults
Senior strength training guidelines
A sample workout routine for older adults
#1 Brief machine workout
#2 Standard machine strength training for older adults
#3 Free weight training for older adults (brief workout)
#4 Standard free weight training program for older adults
Closing thoughts about strength training for older adults

Content: Therefore, older adults should participate in strength training as long as possible. Benefits of strength training for older adults
Research indicates that older adults may experience many health-related benefits from a sensible program of strength exercise that is performed at a relatively high effort level. Some of the possible benefits include the following: Better body composition, with up to 4 pounds (1.8 kg) more lean weight and 4 pounds less fat weight after 2 months of regular strength training. Increased metabolic rate of up to 7 percent higher resting metabolism and up to 15 percent greater daily calorie requirements after 3 months of regular strength exercise. Decreased low-back discomfort, as evidenced by approximately 80 percent of patients reporting less or no pain after about 3 months of specific low-back strengthening exercise. Reduced arthritic pain, as indicated by subjective ratings of symptoms in strength-trained adults who have arthritis. Increased bone mineral density that may minimize age-related bone loss and offer protection against osteoporosis. Enhanced glucose utilization that may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Faster gastrointestinal transit that may reduce the risk of colon cancer and other motility disorders of the gastrointestinal system.