May-June Newsletter

Wellness News Importance of Exercise Cullasaja Club

If you have any questions about any of the benefits of weight training, or if you would like to know more about the benefits of adding resistance to your exercise program, please contact our Wellness Team at the Activities Center and we will design a program that meets your needs. Find out More

resistance to your workouts decreases pain from arthritis. By being active through physical activity and weight training, you increase the movement of the joints. Increased movement in the joints will help to better lubricate the joint and as a result, you will have less pain from arthritis. Weight training also affects balance. Many people, of all ages, have issues with balance. Resistance training increases the strength in targeted muscle groups that will improve balance. Stronger muscles and bones will make it less likely for you to have problems with your balance.

As we age, exercise becomes a more important factor in living a high quality of life. I’m sure everyone is aware that as we grow older, our bones become more fragile. If started from an early age, calcium intake through diet or dietary supplement helps to build strong bones. But, did you know exercise also helps to build a stronger bone structure? Exercise and Bone Health Weight Training Weight training is an excellent way for older adults to increase bone density. Most people expect that weight training will increase power in muscles, but fewer realize that resistance training will also increase the strength of our bones. Another benefit of weight training that many people may not be aware of is that adding

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