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"Being fit is one of the most potent protectors of health." Dr. Miriam Nelson, Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston
“Much of what we associate with aging is actually the culmination of a lifetime of inactivity and poor nutrition.” Dr. Miriam Nelson :
“Much of what we associate with aging is actually the culmination of a lifetime of inactivity and poor nutrition.” Dr. Miriam Nelson
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Research indicates that aerobic exercise does not support muscle strength as we age. Strength training is the key to improved
balance, strength and bone density.
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Older adults can also reduce their chances of developing osteo and rheumatoid arthritis through strength training.
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“Older adults aren't afraid of dying, they're afraid of losing their independence…
Everything that
gets worse with
age gets better
with exercise.”
Dr. Karl Knopf, coordinator of Foothill College's Adaptive Physical Education