By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS New research shows that one type of exercise deserves more attention, strength training. For women in midlife and beyond, building strength is not just about fitness, it is about protecting your long-term health and well-being.
Battling Bone Mineral Loss with Resistance Training Exercise
By Gabe Sanders PhD Research agrees that high intensity resistance training (> 80% of your maximum strength) two or more days per week (3 days being the most beneficial) is the ideal way to combat the negative effects of frailty and osteoporosis.