Blog 1 Assignment
In the fitness article titled Older and Stronger: Progressive Resistance Training Can Build Muscle, Increase Strength as We Age, health expert Mark Peterson takes us through the reasons to why exercise, strength-building, and consistency can help improve muscle and strength loss that is diminished as we age. University of Michigan scientists establish new findings through qualitative research and quantitative numbers that increase our knowledge about health and fitness. This article discusses about the importance of progressive resistance training by raising awareness and teaching the readers of interest techniques they can accomplish through this type of training in order to be in healthier shape and withstand muscle weakness. Just because a person is in their 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s does not mean that they can cut back on their workouts. It actually means that they are more prone to the beginning of decreased muscle strength in their bones because as we get older our body becomes more fragile and less resistant to bone loss. This is why we should integrate a structured regimen that involves strength engaging activities.
Especially if you are over the age of 50, it is even more critical to adapt to new styles of training. This can be done gradually beginning with exercises that are used by involving your own body weight that a person can incorporate a few days of the week, such as squats, modified push-ups, and yoga (ScienceDaily, 2011). Once the person has gotten a strong hold of these types of exercises, they can then further there progression by intensifying their workouts through fitness facilities. With motivation, determination, and consistency, individuals of older generations can increase their overall strength in a matter of 18-20 weeks through progressive resistance training by 25-30 percent (The American Journal of Medicine, 2011). Consulting with a health and exercise expert, such as the trainers at the gym, only helps you to receive beneficial information to improving your health and workouts in order to regain the necessary strength for your muscles to continue its essential functioning in everyday life. No matter how old you are or what shape you are in it is never too late to take control of your body and achieve a healthier lifestyle.
Based on what I’ve learned so far, it has kept its recommendations consistent with the entire article. I feel that the current coverage in the media does not always broadcast important health findings as the ones that are considered “newsworthy”, which are the health issues that celebrities are facing. The article measured its accuracy through existing and new research developed by The University of Michigan Health System. The strategy I used to find this scientific article was through the internet, but once I was finding trouble I seeked guidance through the “Hallway Conversations” of our class page and I found a site mentioned from a student in our class that helped me to find a numerous articles.
References
University of Michigan Health System (2011, April 2). Older and stronger: Progressive
resistance training can build muscle, increase strength as we age. ScienceDaily.
Retrieved April 3, 2011, from
<http://www.sciencedaily.com /releases/2011/03/110331163539.htm>.
Mark D. Peterson, Paul M. Gordon. Resistance Exercise for the Aging Adult: Clinical
Implications and Prescription Guidelines. The American Journal of Medicine, 2011; 124
(3): 194
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