The January issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter lists reasons why it�s good to add strength training to your exercise regimen. Benefits include:
* Increasing bone density: This reduces the risk and impact of osteoporosis.
* Reducing the risk of falling: Strength training contributes to better balance, coordination and agility.
* Maintaining a healthy weight: Pound for pound, muscle burns three times more calories than fat. Increased muscle mass enables your body to burn calories more quickly and efficiently.
* Alleviating chronic back pain: People often experience less pain after strengthening their back and abdominal muscles.
* Making everyday tasks easier: Housework, mowing the lawn or carrying groceries takes less effort. Strong muscles mean you�re less likely to injure muscles, tendons or ligaments.
Talk to your doctor about appropriate strengthening exercises, especially if you have osteoporosis.
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