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A Free Weights Program
Using free weights is effective way of improving strength and fitness.
Lifting weights improves fitness while it burns calories, increase muscle size,
strength, power, and endurance. It can also increase bone density and improve the
quality of life for many older adults.
As with any exercise program, safety needs to be of primary importance.
Next, understanding and knowing your individual
target heart rate zones
is key to an efficient workout or training session. Integrating heart rate
training zones into your free weight work outs will add efficiency.
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Using free weights is effective way of improving strength and fitness.
Lifting weights improves fitness while it burns calories, increase muscle size,
strength, power, and endurance, and increases bone density. It also increases bone density
and improves quality of life for many older adults. Instruction is necessary if you have
never used free weights before, or are not that familiar with the use of free weights.
Technique, and safety are important considerations.
Unlike weight machines, free weights don’t restrict movement. This is great
for building strength, but it also increases the risk of injury. Safety precautions
include having a good grip, maintain a stable position sitting or standing, use good
technique or form, and getting good instruction from an exercise professional.
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