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With age the muscle mass in the body decreases. For Information
Muscle is important for the body in many ways because it
keeps the body strong and burns the calories so that the
body weight can be maintained. It also contributes to bone
strength and balance of the body. This muscle mass can PERSONAL INJURY
easily be increased at any age through exercise, and
aging men often exercise this way.
The muscles of the body are interrelated to the
neurological system of the body. If you want to perform
any action with your muscles, the brain first processes the
thought. It then sends signals to the muscles which need
to move and perform the action. It is interesting to note
that if you start exercising, for example by joining a weight-
lifting program, the muscle patterning improves, even
though there is no increase in the muscle mass.
Hence, exercises can be beneficial for seniors as they
can get stronger without building big muscles. Walking is
the commonest exercise recommended for seniors, as
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Strength exercises for seniors should be done with (page 12)
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While doing strength exercises in a fitness center,
concentrate on your breathing. You should never hold
During the big football game between Temple and your breath, as it may affect the blood pressure. The body
Penn State, one of the coaches happened to look into is not agile, so don't use jerking and thrusting movements, just make the movements smooth and steady.
the stands and sees an empty seat. During halftime, The muscles may remain sore for a few days and there
he runs up the stadium steps and asks if anyone may be slight fatigue as well. But there should not be
knows who owns the seat. An elderly white-haired exhaustion and sore joints. If painful muscle pulls should
woman says, "Mr. Coach, this seat belongs to my occur, the exercises are not being done properly. Muscle
husband for more than 20 years and unfortunately, exercises are otherwise helpful for men, whereas brisk
he passed on." The coach most sympathetic replies, walks help aging women to reduce anxiety, stress and
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