STRENGTH TRAINING

Loss of Muscle Mass as We Age

Strength training is an important work out routine element. After middle age, adults lose, on average, about 3% of muscle strength each year. This condition is known as sarcopenia. The loss of muscle mass can eventually limit a person’s ability to perform many routine activities, and can reduce life expectancy.

A healthy diet and regular exercise can reverse sarocenia, resulting in a longer lifespan and better quality of life. All types of exercise are beneficial, but some more than others.

Strength Training Fights Muscle Mass Loss

Strength training is the most direct way to battle sarocenia. Exercises include weightlifting, pulling against resistance bands or moving part of the body against gravity.

Strength training exercises create tension on your muscle fibers, which activate growth signals, leading to increased strength, and increased growth-promoting hormone activity. These factors combine to cause muscle cells to grow and repair themselves, both by making new proteins, and by turning on special muscle stem cells that reinforce existing muscle.

Sampling of Representative Strength Training Products and Equipment

Below is a sampling of strength training products and equipment. Click on the links to find out more information, see other products selections, and if you like, to make a purchase from one of our providers.

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Fit Simplify Resistance Band Set 12 Pieces with Exercise Tube Bands, Door Anchor, Ankle Straps, Carry Bag and Instruction Booklet – Bonus Ebook and Online Workout Videos

$22.95
 
  • Your own personal home gym. This premium resistance band set includes a door anchor and two ankle straps to allow you to perform the widest variety of resistance training exercises possible. Perform full body workouts, strengthen your core, and isolate specific muscle groups. Great for toning your quads, glutes, buttocks, abs, biceps, triceps, legs and knees. Works well with various exercise programs.
  • Used by fitness professionals. Trainers use our bands to create effective fitness & weight loss programs for their clients. Perform low-impact exercises that can help you during physical therapy and recover and rehab from injury. Perfect for both men and women of all fitness levels and ages - beginner, intermediate or workout pros. Comes with Instructional Booklet and complimentary access to eBook and our online videos
  • Stackable bands for adjustable resistance levels. Comes as a set of 5, 48-inch long colored exercise bands. Yellow, Red, Green, Black, and Blue bands can also be combined together to provide up to 120 lbs of resistance. Metal clip system allows you to attach the included soft-grip handles or ankle straps for a more comfortable workout.
  • Highest quality materials. Made from 100% eco-friendly natural latex which is extremely durable, and bands will maintain their resistance for a long time. Each tube band is carefully constructed to resist snapping and breaking. Comes with convenient travel pouch so you can take your bands to gym, office, and even workout on vacation.
  • Lifetime guarantee. The resistance bands with color-coded resistance levels and accessories come with a manufacturer’s Lifetime Warranty.