It still surprises everyone here at Framework Personal Training when others are surprised to hear that strength training isn’t just for the young. The truth is, folks in their golden years may have lower energy reserves and be a little more on the frail side, but most respond exceptionally well to resistance training. How well? Here […]
Things change as we age, and that should include our approach to fitness. If you aren’t exercising in any meaningful way, and you never had, it’s never too late to begin. And if you are familiar with exercise, here’s how fitness changes after 40. Changes to the Body After 40 From birth until age 30, […]
One of the most amazing things about exercise is that it’s never too late to begin. Studies have shown incredible results when people in their mid to late sixties change their completely sedentary lifestyle by adding daily walks of one mile in distance, which slashed their risk of all death by all causes, including cancer, […]
When it comes to the benefits of exercise, it really is never too late to start – and that’s something we’ve known for years. A 2003 study tracked close to 10,000 women, aged at least 66 when the study began, for more than a decade. Those who changed their non-existent exercise routine to include just […]
You may already know from personal experience that skipping a workout can quickly turn into skipping two, three, a whole week of workouts. But it’s not just motivation that suffers. When it comes to consistency and fitness, here’s the real deal. Lack of Motivation Ask yourself why you continue to work out, showing up week in […]
It’s actually on your 30th birthday when things change. That’s when your body starts losing muscle mass, and it can vary between 3 and 5 percent every ten years if you aren’t working to maintain it. Weight training changes after 40, but this is what you can do about it. The Loss of Muscle Mass It’s […]
If flexing in front of the mirror or improving your push-up technique doesn’t matter to you, you may logically assume that lifting weights isn’t important. After all, why do you need to build muscle at your age? You may be surprised, but building muscle is even more important during later stages in life. Today, we’re looking at […]
What if we told you it was possible to improve your balance, strengthen your bones, improve the quality of your sleep, benefit your heart and look and feel better, all with one kind of exercise? Strength training does all this and more. If your perception of strength training is that it’s for bodybuilders only, it’s […]
You may have never stepped in a gym in your life, but if you’re a senior citizen, now is the time to start some form of resistance training. Luckily, you don’t have to do it alone. Actually, if you’ve never been in a gym – or if it’s just been a very long time – you […]
No matter how fit you are today, orthopedic conditions eventually impact everyone. While effective exercise is critical for joint flexibility and muscle and ligament health, the onset of orthopedic trouble can often mean a scaling back in working out. It’s understandable, but it’s not the best decision. If you’re dealing with orthopedic conditions, working out […]