The Benefits of Strong Hands and Knees
By RealAge
Got a killer grip? And some decent thigh muscles? Good. It will probably help you stay out of trouble in later life.
In a recent study of what happens to people in their 70s and beyond, strong knees and a strong grip were associated with less risk of hospitalization.
How Much Is Enough?
When the muscles that support knees were strong in a group of seniors, hospitalization risk dropped almost 70 percent! Not bad. A good hand grip reduced the risk by more than 50 percent. And get this: Muscle strength was more important than muscle size. So worry more about toning what you have, less about building yourself up into Mr. Olympia proportions. Discover all the other reasons you should strength train by watching this video.
How It Saves You
Having weak muscles and poor balance increases your risk of falls. And, by extension, fractures. And, by further extension, emergency room visits that can have you laid up for weeks. Ow. Do you need a quick way to get stronger? Try one of these on for size:
In a recent study of what happens to people in their 70s and beyond, strong knees and a strong grip were associated with less risk of hospitalization.
How Much Is Enough?
When the muscles that support knees were strong in a group of seniors, hospitalization risk dropped almost 70 percent! Not bad. A good hand grip reduced the risk by more than 50 percent. And get this: Muscle strength was more important than muscle size. So worry more about toning what you have, less about building yourself up into Mr. Olympia proportions. Discover all the other reasons you should strength train by watching this video.
How It Saves You
Having weak muscles and poor balance increases your risk of falls. And, by extension, fractures. And, by further extension, emergency room visits that can have you laid up for weeks. Ow. Do you need a quick way to get stronger? Try one of these on for size:
- Do this easy 20-minute YOU: On a Diet beginner workout.
- Hop on the resistance training bandwagon with the YOU: Being Beautiful beginner-level resistance workout.
- Get strong gently with this chi-gong workout.
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