Reap Rewards At Any Age
Illawarra Mercury
Wednesday December 3, 2008
It's never too late to gain benefit from exercise. For example, studies with people 65 and older who were given weights for a series of strength training exercises showed improvement in all of the following:
* Strength * Flexibility * Bone density * Lean muscle mass * Increased range of motion * Increased co-ordination * Reduced arthritic discomfort * Better blood lipid levels * Decreased back pain * Increased metabolic rate * Fewer gastrointestinal problems * Less risk of falls
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