Strength Training Gives Seniors Much More Than Just Flat Abs - Benefits of Good Exercise For Seniors

It is true that senior years may wear off theguides them through their strength training and
strength of the muscles. Abs may no longer beshe is impressed with their mentality and drive to
flat but saggy. However, at Edmonton's Riverbendlive longer. They can earn good benefits from it
Athletic Club, a different sensation is happening.such as being able to play with their grandchildren,
Most seniors are becoming more active in theirtravel to other places, look after themselves and
strength training. According to them, they havekeep living in their homes.
not felt more alive with their good sets ofMost of the seniors who frequent the health club
physical exercise.have known each other for up to 15 years and
The age bracket of these seniors range from 71they somehow established a strong friendship
to 81; however, when you look at them, theyamong them. Muriel Mcpherson, the newest to join
appear to be a decade younger. Once a week,the health club eight years ago claimed that her
particularly every Thursday morning, they hit thereason for joining the exercise program is
weight equipment as part of their good lifestyle.loneliness. Following the death of her sister, she
Many people worry about their condition, as theycould not fight the loneliness. Hearing about the
could be either too old or too frail to do strengthhealth club, she did not think twice to sign up.
training. But, according to medical experts,Little by little, as she carefully and slowly engaged
strength training among seniors provides them ain the exercises, her health improved and her
lot of benefits. Seniors believed that there issadness was lifted. Now, she enjoys every
nothing better if you choose to live than beingmoment she has with her friends and looks
alive.forward to every session at the health club.
Cathy Matthews, their personal trainer at the club,