It is a well-known fact that as we age we experience a progressive loss of strength and flexibility. In most cases, this loss of strength and flexibility is due to a decrease in physical activity and movement over the years. Harvard Health Studies have discovered that the average human will lose 3-5% of strength and flexibility…
Strength Training Better Defined Strength training should be designed to improve your overall health and well being, by creating proper muscle contraction and growth of muscle also known as hypertrophy. In addition, when properly performed, strength training should promote good joint stability by increasing tendon and ligament toughness. In other words, strength training should promote…
Every year millions of seniors over the age of 65 fall unexpectantly. The results are serious fractures of hips, ankles, wrists and head concussion. Head injuries can be very serious due to bleeding complications which often accompany the fall injury. Often the hemorrhage is complicated by blood thinners. Seniors often take blood thinners for heart…