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Frank Mikulka's
Weekly Fitness Tip
March 28, 2004
Question:
I’m in my upper 40’s closer to 53 to be honest and I know about the benefits of my cardio training. My diet leans to the healthy and now I would like to get into a little strength training. Can this do a body good at my age?
(Stan, Levittown)
Answer:
Even if I weren’t in the business, I would definitely add strength training to my regimen because of its numerous benefits:
- Increased bone density - Slows down bone mineral loss and increases bone mass
- Changes in body composition - Increases muscle tissue, and along with diet and cardio to burn fat, creates a more defined lean look
- Faster metabolism - Increases metabolism (which slows down considerably as we age) due to increased muscle tissue which will burn more calories at rest. Ex: 1 lb of muscle burns 30-50 calories at rest
- Lower cholesterol levels
- Better regulation of glucose
- Lower blood pressure, a decrease in resting heart rate
- Better life quality - with normal functional activities
Listen to Frank Mikulka’s Weekly Fitness Tips every week on Debbie Mandel’s Turn On Your Inner Light Show every Sunday morning from 7:30 to 8:00 AM on WHLI 1100 AM. Also available on www.turnonyourinnerlight.com/page3.html
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