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Strength Training
Strength training sessions for 2010
The Monday sessions will commence on 11th January. The Wednesday sessions will commence on 13th January. New participants are welcome.
Strength Training for Independent Living
What is it?
Strength training is suitable for people of all ages, it is lifting weights, using the high load/low load repitition principle. Each exercise is performed eight times using a weight that you are just able to lift.
To receive the most benefit:
- Increase your weights as soon as it becomes easy
- Do the exercise exactly as prescribed
- Do the right number of repetitions each time
- Do the program twice or three times each week (never on consecutive days)
Strength training can:
- Increase bone density
- Reduce risk of fractures
- Improve strength
- Improve flexibility
- Improve balance
- Improve energy levels
- Reduce depression
- Increase a sense of well-being
- Help to prevent chronic illness
- Help arthritis
- Help control diabetes
- Reduce the risk of falls
Regular participation in strength training enables you to take part in activities more easily and enjoy your life to the fullest.
- Keeping your muscles working
- Keeping your balance
- Retaining independence
- Making new friends
- Laughing a little each day
