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In this article I talk about static stretching. (Holding a stretch for a period of time.) Stretching increases your range of motion and flexibility making daily movements and tasks easier. It reduces your risk of injury and helps prevent muscular imbalances. Stretching can reduce the amount of muscle soreness you may have after strength training or aerobic activities as it enhances circulation increasing blood flow to the muscles. (Nutrients are brought to the muscles

Resistance band exercises are a great way to get started with strength training. They come in many sizes and resistances from extra light to extra heavy or 10 lbs. to 50 lbs. depending on the type of band. Plus I love that they are colour coded and can be organized on a wall from lowest resistance to highest. Start with the lowest resistance and as you get stronger move up to the next level. Form is important! Try to sit up straight, shoulders back, and belly button to spine.

Did you know that sarcopenia is a natural process of muscle loss that starts at age 30? After 30 our mass and strength decline 3-8% per decade and that decline accelerates after age 60. The consequences of muscle loss are, difficulties with daily activities (going up and down stairs, walking, dressing), poor balance leading to falls and fractures, insulin resistance, and slower recovery from illness or injury. Muscle loss and strength can be slowed or reversed with stren

The following article is a very informative article about strength training for young athletes. Included are the development stages based on age, the benefits of strength training for young athletes, safety guidelines, proper form and technique, equipment selections, and supervision requirements. This article also addresses when young athletes or children can start weight training, program structure for different age groups, progressive loading principles, and rest and recove

Here is a great quick read on the benefits of strength training for older adults. This article includes strength training guidelines, the benefits of strength training for older adults, and how to train safely. There is also a list of reliable and trusted sources where you can find strength training programs. https://www.activeagingcanada.ca/blog/active-living/the-power-of-strength-training-for-older-adults/