Protein Requirements For Older Adults
In this post we address 3 key questions commonly asked about older adults and protein intake: What is the recommended amount of protein for older adults?What and when is the…
Muscular Strength Vs Power: What’s the Difference?
Muscular strength and power are often used interchangeably but there is an important distinction between the two. Somebody who is exceptionally strong may not be very powerful if they can’t…
Hip Strengthening Exercises For Seniors
Hip strengthening exercises are an excellent way to support the hip joint, one of the most important weight-bearing joints of the body. Located between the pelvis and femur, the hip…
Is Resistance Training Good For Weight Loss?
Resistance training (strength training) has numerous benefits which can aid healthy and sustainable weight loss. Critically, resistance training ensures that weight loss is not from lean muscle mass, but fat…
The Ultimate Guide to Strength Training For Older Adults
Are you an older adult looking to learn more about strength training? It’s never too late to begin! For some seniors, just the thought of walking over to the weights…
What are the Best Resistance Training Exercises For Older Adults?
Public health guidelines now include resistance (strength) training as a recommended form of exercise for older adults. This is because of a number of health and lifestyle benefits, including to…
The Benefits of Strength Training For Older Adults
Like it or not, a number of changes happen to our bodies as we age. They are a natural part of living life and include a combination of age-related structural,…