Weightlifting for Older Adults, is it really beneficial?
Weightlifting isn’t just for bodybuilders and athletes. It’s a form of exercise that can benefit everyone, including older adults. As we age, our muscle mass and strength naturally decline, leading to a loss of physical function and increased risk of falls and injury. However, weightlifting can help combat these effects of aging and improve overall health and wellness.
Here are some of the key benefits of weightlifting for older adults:
Increased Muscle Mass
Weightlifting can help increase muscle mass and strength, which can help improve physical function, balance, and coordination. This can ultimately reduce the risk of falls and injury.
Improved Bone Health
Weightlifting can help improve bone health and reduce the risk of osteoporosis, a condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle.
Reduced Risk of Chronic Disease
Weightlifting can help improve blood sugar control, reduce blood pressure, and lower the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.
Improved Mental Health
Exercise, including weightlifting, has been shown to improve mood, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve cognitive function in older adults
Enhanced Quality of Life
Weightlifting can help older adults maintain independence, improve their ability to perform activities of daily living, and enhance overall quality of life.
At AB Health and Fitness, we offer weightlifting classes tailored to the needs of older adults. Our certified personal trainers can help you develop a safe and effective weightlifting program that is tailored to your goals and needs. Book a session with us today and learn how weightlifting can help you improve your physical and mental health and enhance your overall quality of life.
Book a class today at www.abhealthandfitness.com.au or call us at 03 8364 8984 to learn more about the impact of caffeine on your fitness and overall health.
- Australian Government Department of Health. (2019). Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Australians. Retrieved from https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/physical-activity-guidelines-for-older-australians
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2019). Older Australia at a Glance. Retrieved from https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/older-people/older-australia-at-a-glance/contents/health-and-physical-functioning/exercise-and-physical-activity
- Exercise and Sports Science Australia. (2021). Resistance Training for Older Adults. Retrieved from https://www.essa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Resistance-Training-for-Older-Adults.pdf
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