Strength Training for Seniors: Increase your Balance, Stability, and Stamina to Rewind the Aging Process

✓ Mix things up—You have weeks of workouts and exercises to choose from and, with your newfound strength, you may be ready to venture out and try other activities. Cross-training with other activities keeps your body and mind strong in new and different ways.

✓ Don’t be afraid to experiment—While the program may seem regimented, once you get a basic foundation of strength you can push your limits a little. Try doing the workouts in reverse order or group exercises together. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut sometimes, so make an effort to change things on a regular basis.

✓ Keep exploring—One great thing about the time we live in is that information is at our fingertips. You can often find free videos on the Internet, community group fitness classes, and other resources to tap into to make things more interesting.

✓ Remember what you’ve learned—Strength training is a learning experience as well as a time to connect with your body in a different way. Keep that connection with your body going.

Most importantly, consider exercise as your own personal Fountain of Youth that will keep you strong and independent. Focusing on your quality of life is a great way to stay motivated in taking care of your body, for the present and for the future. The great thing is that your body knows what you need. Listen to it.