Friday, May 20, 2011

Weight Lifting Exercises for Seniors

There is a myth about weight lifting exercises, that it cannot be done by seniors. However, as I said it is a myth indeed. As a matter of fact, seniors should practice weight training exercises regularly. Weight lifting helps in strengthening and toning the muscles. Therefore, seniors who do strength training, do not suffer from muscular problems or sagging of the muscles. Different kind of weights can be used for doing the exercises. The right amount of time one should spend on weight lifting will depend on a number of factors. Seniors can perform about 20 to 30 minutes of strength training three times a week. Having said we will now see some of the weight lifting exercises for seniors.

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