AST and seniors
Strength training is important as we age. Beyond the age of 35 our muscle mass decreases by 5% per year without intervention.
Specific benefits of Adapted Strength Training for senior citizens
- Regained muscle strength and function
- Increased muscle strength and size
- Enhanced walking endurance
- Reduced bodyfat levels
- Increased metabolic rate
- Reduced resting blood pressure
- Improved blood lipid profiles
- Increased gastrointestinal transit speed
- Enhanced glucose utilization
- Alleviated low-back pain
- Increased bone mineral density
- Eased arthritic discomfort
- Relieved depression
- Improved post coronary performance
- Independence and liberty
- Reversal of age signature for many genes (specific genes function as they would be expected to in a much younger person).