Is Strength Training once per week enough for Long Term benefits?
Short answer - no, not really
Unfortunately, the human body is very complex and adaptive so gaining good benefit for one well rounded strength session per week does last long - usually less than 6 months.
As the recovery mechanisms fine turn and our skeletal tissue becomes stronger, engaging in a well rounded strength training session once a week no longer provides enough stimulus to see continued benefits……
Exercise and ‘Wear & Tear’ - AKA Osteoarthritis.
‘Wear and Tear’ is the most common form of arthritis that affects the muscles, tendons, ligaments and cartilage of the major joints of the body…
…Exercise and strength training is a significant method of managing ‘wear & tear’ through reducing severity of symptoms and increasing activities of daily living.
Strength Training for people over 50 (Part 2) - A How to Guide to Aging Well.
Welcome back to Part 2 of Strength Training over 50.
In this article we will cover how much strength training you should be doing, how to stay strong over 50 years old, and some of the other key practical principles that will help ensure your strength and longevity.
Strength Training for people over 50 (Part 1) - A How to Guide to Aging Well.
The benefits of resistance training, also know as Strength training, and it’s positive affect on longevity, staying fit, able and healthy as we get older.
In this short text we will cover all the basic to get you well on your way to living your best life as an older adult.