Aging, Exercises, Whole Health

Strength Training Basics After 40 – How to Prevent Muscle Loss with Resistance Training

Muscle loss begins after age 40, but resistance training can counteract this while enhancing bone health. This training improves strength, promotes mobility, and fosters quality of life. Starting gradually is essential, with progressive overload ensuring effectiveness. Exercises should be tailored to individual needs, with medical advice recommended prior to beginning a regimen.

Exercises, Whole Health

Don’t Like Push-Ups? Try This!

The benefits of push-ups are many: Build strength and stamina Help develop a fit upper body and core Work multiple muscle groups Burn calories / lose weight Do them anywhere Increase difficulty as strength increases No equipment needed The muscles summoned and exercised are: Chest, pectoralis major Shoulder, deltoids Upper arm (back of), triceps Arms,… Continue reading Don’t Like Push-Ups? Try This!