Now that we are way past January and motivation from New Year’s resolutions may have dwindled, you might be searching for that for that “thing” that will be the answer for your health. Well, what if I told you there was something that checks all the boxes? And here are its benefits:

 

• Weight loss
• Muscular Growth
• Stress Relief
• Living Longer
• Improved Sleep
• Boosted Mood/Energy Levels
• Pain Relief
• Memory Retention
• Reduced Injury
• And More

 

 

But the greatest part is that what I’m talking about is completely, totally free! And it’s called exercise.

Specifically, resistance training has been shown to be very beneficial for older adults by helping to improve qualities like muscle mass, bone mineral density, and functional capabilities (like walking speed, balance, stair climbing) which all tend to decline as we age.

 

Be Consistent

There is a catch, though. Just like taking your medicine, for this to work, you must be consistent. Believe it or not, up to 80% of Americans fail to take the recommended dose of exercise. So here are some ways to help you make exercise and resistance training a part of your lifestyle.

 

• Identify what’s getting in the way: Is it figuring out when to put it into your busy schedule? Lack of accountability? Not knowing what you are doing or where you should start?
• Focus on building discipline, habits, and routines, not Once it’s become a part of your weekly routine, you will get the results due to consistency.
• Have specific goals and a mission. That’s how you know how to measure the results.
• Tackle goals with friends and family. It’s more fun that way and you will get more accountability.
• Work with a professional: This way you know you will be getting proper instruction, staying safe, accountability, and a plan. It takes the thinking out of it for you.

 

What are you waiting for? Start today!