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Health experts recommend strength training
for everyone, especially older people. As we age, resistance
exercise can help maintain our activity level and
independence, as well as protecting against falls and
injury. But many of us are intimidated by the idea of
lifting dumbbells and barbells, or don’t have access to
weight machines or want to go to a gym.
Elastic exercise bands are a simple
alternative and have been used by physical therapists and
coaches for years to build strength. The main advantages of
the bands are that they are inexpensive (as little as a few
dollars a band), can be taken and used almost anywhere, and
at the same time allow one to exercise most muscles in the
body. They can also be used in stretching routines to
improve range of motion.
These bands are available in sporting-goods
stores and on the Internet, and are sold with brand names
such as Flexband, Thera-Band, Dyna-Band, and Body Trends
Fitness Tubes.
A simple routine that “pumps up” the major
muscle groups and moves the body's joints through a full
range of motion a few days a week can enhance the rest of
your life.
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