It is extremely important, especially the older we get, to do some form of Strength training. Whether you use machines (my least favorite), resistance tubing and bands, free weights, or your own body weight, strength training is a must to maintain muscle and bone strength! Having strong muscles and bones gives you the ability to perform Activiities of Daily Living with ease. Activities of Daily Living include climbing stairs, getting in and out of a car, picking up groceries or a grandchild, and to have strong footing to stop a fall!
The benefits of strength training are endless! It will regulate your blood pressure, regulate your blood sugar, decrease depression and basically make you a healthier person. Ladies, how did you do on your Bone Density Test? If your results were not as good as you expected, don’t worry, there are steps we can take to improve on our results. Of course listen to your doctor, BUT I will tell you that starting a strength training program is one of the best things that you can do to reverse those bad results!!!!!
Remember, always check with your doctor before starting any exercise program.
ps: at this point in time I am extremely undecided on taking calcium supplements and the Boniva type drugs. I do agree that taking a Vitamin D supplement is extremely important if you are deficient. It is also important to get an adequate supply of calcium from calcium rich food.
(my update: from what I have researched it seems that it is more beneficial to get calcium from food and not from a supplement. I do think it is important to take a Vitamin D supplement. It seems that so many of us are deficient. Now I am taking vitamin D combined with vitamin K2. I take gummies, I’m not great at swallowing pills. It seems that vitamin K2 directs the vitamin D to where it has to go to help our bones and teeth. I also got my first Prolia shot. You are supposed to get one every six months. I don’t like getting vaccines but this one sounded like it would be very beneficial, so here’s hoping!). Again, always check with your doctor.)
Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness.
“Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness. Our interpretation of physical fitness is the attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind fully capable of naturally, easily, and satisfactorily performing our many and varied daily tasks with spontaneous zest and pleasure.” quote by Joseph Pilates
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