Find Your Strength Infographic
Include resistance training in your fitness routine.
Essential element of exercise.
Strength and resistance training is one of the four main types of exercise:
- Endurance
- Strength (resistance training)
- Balance
- Flexibility
A strong recommendation.
The American Heart Association recommends moderate- to high-intensity muscle-strengthening activity at least twice a week. You can add this to your cardio (endurance) exercise days, or do it separately.
All kinds of benefits.
Strengthening your muscles benefits your body in many ways:
- It helps protect your body from injury.
- It leads to a higher metabolic rate, so you burn more calories.
- You retain the ability to perform everyday activities as you age.
Not about bulging biceps!
Your goal is to remain strong and healthy – not bodybuilding at Venice beach. Find simple exercises you enjoy, using free weights, machines or your body’s own weight.
Make strength a habit.
Check out our six short “Habit Coach” videos for advice on sticking with your resistance training routine.
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