Not only bodybuilders, strength training is also important for anyone of any age. There are various health benefits that can be felt, including for people with arthritis and heart disease.
To start strength training, it is recommended to do it gradually so that the body can adapt. To reduce the risk of injury, it is also advisable to first learn strength training techniques that are suitable and suitable for your body's condition and do not forget to warm up before starting the exercise. If necessary, consult with an experienced instructor before doing strength training.
Benefits that can be obtained
Strength training will improve overall body health and vitality to support daily activities. Including improving blood circulation, increasing metabolism and organ function, reducing the risk of injury, increasing bone density, forming joints and muscles becoming stronger. In addition, other benefits of strength training for physical and mental health include:- Maintain body flexibility and balance.
- Improve posture, control body weight and increase muscle mass.
- Helps prevent and reduce cognitive decline in old age.
- Prevent and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, depression, back pain, and obesity.
- Sleep more soundly so as to avoid insomnia.
- Improve self confidence and improve mood.
Do it routinely
Strength training should be done about twice per week. However, don't do it in a row. Give a gap of at least two days, before doing strength training again. This exercise can be done at a fitness center or at home with simple equipment. Just keep in mind, before doing strength training, you must first warm up in the form of brisk walking or other warm-up movements for 5-10 minutes to avoid injury. Here are some strength exercises that can be done:- Strength training without tools that can be done at home includes sit-ups, push-ups, pull-ups, crunches and squats. In sit-up exercises, for example, although actually it does not specifically shed fat in the abdomen, but the benefits of sit ups are not only able to train the strength of the muscles of the abdomen, even the chest, hips, and neck.
- Weight training can be an option. Because, in addition to being able to increase muscle strength, weight training can also increase bone density and expel fat in the body if balanced with aerobic exercise. As for weight lifting exercises that can be an option include lifting barbells, and dumbbells.
- Complete the exercise with a healthy lifestyle, i.e. a healthy and balanced nutrition intake, adequate fluid needs, and adequate rest. Do exercise regularly, with a combination of variations in the type of exercise in each session.
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