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What in the world is Progressive Resistance Training (PRT) you might ask. Well, for one thing it is what us senior citizens need to consider adding to our exercise regimen.
For good physical health, PRT should be performed two or three times a week, and can be done with free weights, exercise machines, or elastic bands.
The key to success using PRT is the level of resistance or difficulty when working out. The stronger a person gets, the more resistance they should use.
It is important for seniors to use this type of exercise because of muscle loss through the years. PRT will help regain lost muscle strength.
A new review published by the Cochrane Library showed that those who used this type of exercise were found to have less pain from osteoarthritis.
Seniors as old as 80 were found to receive significant benefits as this type of exercise improves the ability to do such simple tasks as carry groceries.
Consider adding strength training to your exercise routine in order to live a healthier more physically productive life no matter how old you are.
