As reported by RetirementHomes.com, people of all ages and fitness levels, particularly women between the ages of 65 and 75, may benefit from strength training, according to the New York Times.
A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine asked 155 women who were active adults to break into two groups. One team did strength training exercises on a weekly basis, and the other did toning exercises.
After a year, the researchers found that those who were in the weight-lifting group improved their overall fitness levels by between 10.9 and 12.6 percent, while individuals in the toning group actually experienced a 0.5 percent decline, according to the news source.
In light of these findings, active adults might consider incorporating strength training into their daily routines as part of a healthy active adult lifestyle.
The Mayo Clinic reports that strength training on a regular basis will help preserve muscle mass and bone density, help maintain a healthy body weight and could even reduce a person's risk of insomnia.
Many active adult communities today incorporate amenities that support active adult lifestyles such as gyms, yoga and other exercise classes, golf courses, pools, etc.
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