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  • 5 steps to strength training when you're older (reduces risk of death)

    5 steps to strength training when you're older (reduces risk of death)

    For many older people they primarily focus on performing aerobic exercise such as walking. However, we can’t forget strength training. Maintaining strength as we age, especially over 65, has implications on health, mortality, physical function, and remaining independent. In this video I’ll review several key points you need to know about reducing the risk of death in those over 65 by implementing a weekly resistance training program.

  • 3 Dangers of combined obesity & muscle weakness

    3 Dangers of combined obesity & muscle weakness

    From extensive medical research it has been demonstrated that both muscle weakness and obesity, independently have negative repercussions on physical function and mortality. To make matters worse approximately 10% of older adults over the age of 75 are afflicted with both risk factors, and in medical jargon this double whammy is called sarcopenic obesity. In this video, I review the dangers of this combination of risk factors. However, on a positive note, I also discuss the benefits of exercise as one important ingredient to help mitigate this problem.

  • How loss of muscle mass is associated with physical impairment and disability

    How loss of muscle mass is associated with physical impairment and disability

    Muscle mass peaks at about 30 years of age; it then decreases 3–8% per decade, this loss accelerates after 60 years of age. Loss of muscle mass and loss of strength is termed sarcopenia and is associated with increased risk of functional impairment (walking 3-4 blocks) and physical disability (difficulty performing activities of daily living). Approximately 35% of older adults have moderate sarcopenia and 10% have severe sarcopenia. Fortunately, resistance training exercises can improve muscle mass, strength and physical function.

  • Muscle weakness: Risk factor for physical impairment and disability

    Muscle weakness: Risk factor for physical impairment and disability

    Strong muscles are needed to carry out our daily functions. You can imagine a person with weak quads may have trouble climbing a flight of stairs or walking to the market. Loss of strength is associated with increased risk of functional impairment and physical disability (difficulty performing basic activities of daily living) and loss of independence. A significant percentage of older adults struggle with muscle weakness. Fortunately, resistance training exercises can improve strength and physical function.

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