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According to researchers, strength training is the best way to combat age-related changes. Many fitness experts consider strength training and regular physical activity as a potent weapon against aging. Apart from improving physical appearance, strength training in women restores physiological homeostasis of the body, decreases back pain, reduces arthritic discomfort, strengthens muscles, reduces the risk of injuries, prevents osteoporosis and also helps in preventing or managing diabetes.
Recently, a study was conducted by researchers from the University of Alberta in Edmonton in Canada comparing the effect of aerobic training or combined aerobic and strength training on the health of older women. Results have proved that a combination of aerobic and strength training can effectively reduce the risk of coronary artery disease in older women. During the study, researchers have even found that increased exercise can provide various other benefits including regulating blood pressure, body weight, improving endothelial function, vascular conditioning, increasing the levels of high-density lipoprotein, improving capillary density and increasing oxidative enzyme content inside the body. Apart from these, strength training also provides psychological benefits like reduced stress and increase in self-esteem.
Poor glucose metabolism is associated with Type II diabetes, a major disease affecting old age people. Strength training improves the average intake of glucose by the body cells and reduces insulin resistance. Strength training provides improved immunity of the body and provides protection against diseases.
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